Effects of a Positive Psychology-based Mental Health Promotion Program for High School Students
10.4094/chnr.2020.26.2.154
- Author:
Myung Sun HYUN
1
;
Mi-kyung YUN
;
Sun-Mi CHAE
;
Hee Young OH
;
Sun-Mi JUNG
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing ․ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2020;26(2):154-163
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:0
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a positive psychology-based mental health promotion program for high school students.
Methods:This study used a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. A total of 47 high school students participated from two high schools in Gyeonggi Province. They were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=24), which participated in the 8-session program, or to a control group (n=23). Psychological well-being, depression, and self-esteem were measured.
Results:A significant difference in psychological well-being was observed between the two groups after the program. However, there were no significant between-group differences in depression or self-esteem.
Conclusion:The positive psychology-based mental program was effective at increasing psychological well-being in adolescents, especially high school students. This study suggests that a school curriculum could incorporate positive psychology-based mental programs for high school students to promote their mental health.
