scholarly journals Effectiveness of Online Positive Psychology Intervention on Psychological Well-Being Among Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Phamornpun Yurayat ◽  
Thapanee Seechaliao
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Positive Psychology Intervention ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Positive psychology intervention is mediation that aims to promote quality of life and well-being. Current research integrating positive psychology with the Internet is called online positive psychology (OPP) which promotes and prevents mental health problems, improves well-being, and reduces depression. This experimental research aimed 1) to compare the psychological well-being of the experimental group that received online positive psychology intervention in the phase of pre-test, post-test, and follow up and 2) to compare the psychological well-being between the experimental group and the controlled group. The subjects were 24 undergraduate students from Mahasarakham University, Thailand, selected by purposive sampling. Thereafter, the subjects were equally divided into experimental and controlled groups. Measures used in this study were as follows: 1) the online positive psychology intervention to improve psychological well-being and 2) the scale of psychological well-being based on Ryff’s psychological well-being. The statistics used in the data analysis were the Friedman Test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and the Mann Whitney U Test. The results of the pre-test and the post-test showed that the mean scores of psychological well-being of the experimental group were significantly different at 0.05 levels. Additionally, the mean scores of psychological well-being between the experimental group and the controlled group in the phases of post-test and follow-up were significantly different at 0.05 levels. The online positive psychology intervention was effective in increasing the psychological well-being of undergraduate students.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing Counseling to Improve Psychological Well-Being on Students with Online Game Addiction Tendency

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-115
Author(s):  
Mayang T Afriwilda ◽  
Mulawarman Mulawarman
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Psychological well-being is a condition of a person who is not only free from pressure or mental problems but a mental condition that is considered healthy and functioning optimally. This study aims to determine the strength-based counseling intervention based on motivational interviewing to improve psychological well-being. This study uses an experiment with a pretest-posttest control group design. 32 eleventh-grade students in high schools in the city of Semarang involved as participants. Participants were selected using purposive sampling (low psychological well-being and online game tendency), then divided into a control group and an experimental group. The results showed that during the measurement period pre-test, post-test, and follow-up here was a significant difference (t = -9.670, p > .05) in the experimental group, while in the control group (t = -7.936, p > .05). It can be said that when viewed from the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up intervention the use of motivational interviewing to increase the level of psychological well-being is more significant than the intervention in the control group. As the result, there is a significant change in student's psychological well-being after counseling with motivational interviewing.

Spirituality, Happiness, and Psychological Well-being in 13- to 15-year olds: A Cross-country Longitudinal RCT Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samta P. Pandya
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Experimental Group

Based on a study of 5339 adolescents from 60 schools across 15 countries, this paper reports on the effect of spirituality on their happiness and psychological well-being. A customized spiritual program was administered and post-treatment outcome variable scores of the experimental group were higher. Adolescents from relatively affluent nations, boys, Christians, and those who self-practiced scored higher post-test. This makes a case for nominating spirituality as an important developmental variable for 13- to 15-year olds.

scholarly journals Improving the psychological well-being of prisoners through group counseling with solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-168
Author(s):  
Ade Sucipto ◽  
Edy Purwanto ◽  
Muhammad Japar ◽  
Agnieszka Iłendo-Milewska
Keyword(s):  
Group Counseling ◽  
Brief Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Solution Focused Brief Therapy ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Solution Focused

Psychological well-being (PWB) is synonymous with happiness which is important for every prisoner. PWB is important for prisoners considering prisoners have different lives and Prisoners are increasingly depressed by the label of villains from the community. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of group counseling with the solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach to improve prisoners' pwb. This study used a quasi-experimental design with repeated measurements (pre-test, post-test, and follow-up). The research subjects were divided into two, namely 7 prisoners in the experimental group and 7 prisoners in the control group. Subjects were selected using purposive sampling technique based on inclusion criteria and PWB levels obtained from the psychological well-being scale. This study's results indicate that group counseling with the SFBT approach is proven to be effective in increasing PWB of Class II A prisoners in Pekalongan City during the pre-test vs post-test, and post-test vs follow-up. This study's results can be used as a consideration, reference, and alternative for counselors to use the SFBT approach in dealing with problems related to psychology, especially PWB.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Marital Relationship Enrichment Training Based on Choice Theory, on Distress Tolerance of Women Recovered from Addiction

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 316-331
Author(s):  
Elham Ghajari ◽  
◽  
Hassan Toozandehjani ◽  
Hamid Nejat ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Distress Tolerance ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Aims: Most people in the community believe that substance abuse is masculine, while women are progressing alongside men in this area, with statistics indicating an increasing number of infected women. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of enriching couples relationships on tolerance of distressed women who were drug abusers Methods & Materials: This is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test and follow-up test with control group. Initially, 40 women were selected from the study and 20 were randomly assigned to the experimental group and 20 to the control group. Subjects were then assessed using a distress tolerance test (Simmons & Gahr, 2005). Experimental group participants participated in enrichment sessions based on Doba, Graham, Britz and Minatra (2009) choice theory and control group subjects remained on the waiting list. A follow-up test was taken after three months. Multivariate analysis of variance with repeated measures was used to analyze the data. The above analyzes were performed with SPSS V. 24 software Findings: The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the mean of pre-test, posttest and follow-up scores of distress tolerance scales in the experimental and control groups. (P<0.05). The mean distress tolerance in the experimental group increased from 34.533 to 42.80 in the pre-test phase and reached 42.533 in the follow-up phase. Also, the significant interaction between the stages with the experimental group in the mentioned variable indicates that in the post-test and follow-up stages, the mean of the experimental groups was significantly higher than the control group. Conclusion: Due to the increasing trend of addiction in women, proper education is one of the essentials. Therefore, it is recommended to take effective steps to improve couple distress tolerance training by enriching couple relationships

scholarly journals Effects of Shinrin-Yoku Retreat on Mental Health: A Pilot Study in Fukushima, Japan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Dean Fido
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Common Humanity ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Mean

Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is a cost-effective healing practice, and has attracted the interest of scientists. Recently, its effects on mental health has been increasingly reported. Japanese university students suffer from high rates of mental health problems, and the number of suicides remain high, despite the total number of suicides in Japan has been decreasing. Effective mental health approaches are sought after for Japanese students, however healthful treatment has not been identified to date. Accordingly, this pre-post pilot study evaluated the levels of mental wellbeing, self-compassion, and loneliness among 25 Japanese undergraduate students who participated in a three-day shinrin-yoku retreat in Fukushima, before, straight after and two weeks after the retreat. The mean scores of mental wellbeing increased significantly from pre-retreat to post-retreat; self-compassion and common humanity increased significantly from pre-retreat to follow-up; and mindfulness increased significantly from pre-retreat to post-retreat, and from pre-retreat to follow-up. The mean scores of loneliness did not make any significant changes. As self-compassion has been found strongly associated with mental health of university students, shinrin-yoku retreat should be evaluated with a larger sample and in a shorter time frame.

scholarly journals The Effects of a Bioenergy Economy Based Program on Attention Bias Modification in People With High Anxiety Sensitivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Maryam Keyvanipour ◽  
Farzad Goli ◽  
Imanollah Bigdeli ◽  
Amirreza Boroumand ◽  
Parvin Rafieinia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Attention Bias ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attention Bias Modification ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bias Modification ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: According to scientific evidence, high levels of sensitivity anxiety are one of the predictors of panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. The multidimensional anxiety sensitivity (cognitive, social, and physiological) is base on cognitive biases such as attention biases which are due to selecting threatening stimuli instead of neutral or positive stimuli. Despite the initial promise, attention bias modification (ABM) has a limited effect on reducing anxiety. This study aims to modify attention bias by reducing the focus on the threatening stimuli based on Bioenergy Economy (BEE) protocol; as an integrated model of care. Methods: The present study is base on a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test and follow-up in both groups. Thirty women between the ages of 23 to 50 selected from the patients referred to Bozorgmehr Neurology clinic in Mashhad. People who scored more than 70 in anxiety test, were randomly put into the experimental and control groups. The data collection tool was dotprobe test. The experimental group participated in the entire BEE protocol. Results: The mean score sensitivity anxiety of the experimental group in the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up was significantly lower than those in the control group by using multivariate analysis of covariance. Also, the mean score of the experimental group in dot-probe test, neutral reaction time, emotional response time, and interference score in the post-test phase, as well as the components of dull reaction time and sensitive response time in the follow-up and post-test were significantly lower than the control group. Conclusion: The BEE protocol is effective in ABM and reducing high sensitivity anxiety.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Dimensi Psychological Well-Being Untuk Pengurangan Risiko Gangguan Depresi

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-59
Author(s):  
Primalita Putri Distina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Depression Disorder

Depression has become one of the most common psychological disorders and causes health and disability problems worldwide. Many cases of suicide are caused by depression disorder. In Indonesia, the prevalence of depressive disorder is relatively high and occurs in all age ranges. Many factors cause depression disorder; one of them is stress. Stress which is not managed properly can cause several problems such as, low moods, feelings of irritability, sleep disturbances, and changes in cognitive abilities such as reduced concentration. These symptoms can be one of the risk factors for depression. One approach in psychology related to mental health problems is positive psychology. Psychological well-being is a construct of positive psychology that is often used as a form of intervention that focuses on human development. Based on some research results, psychological well-being related to a mental health problem, including depression. The dimensions in psychological well-being are self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth also have a positive role in mental health. By developing the dimensions of psychological well-being in life, it can be a way to reduce the risk of depression.

scholarly journals A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Psycho-social Nursing Intervention on Happiness and Psychological Well Being among Adolescents in Selected Schools of Amritsar, Punjab

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Rimplepreet Kaur ◽  
Sukhbir Kaur ◽  
Gurjeet Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean

Adolescents are tomorrow’s adult population, and their health and well being are crucial. Over the past few decades, adolescents are increasingly experiencing mental health challenges. As in schools, adolescent’s happiness and psychological well being has become a more important topic among their parents and teachers. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of psycho-social nursing intervention on happiness and psychological well being among adolescents at selected schools of Amritsar. A Pre experimental study (one group pretest and post test) was conducted on 60 adolescents studying in public schools of Amritsar selected by purposive sampling technique. The adolescents were allocated into three groups of 20 each. 12 sessions (5 sessions / week) of psycho-social nursing intervention were given to each group for 1 hour duration. Data was collected by administering standardized happiness and psychological well being questionnaire. The result of the study revealed that the mean post-test happiness score was higher (84.83±12.12) than pre test mean score of happiness (50.70±8.67) and was found to be statistically significant (t=20.30, df=59, p=0.000**). The mean post-test psychological well being score was higher (174.63±28.01) than pre-test mean score of psychological well being (97.18±22.71) and was found to be statistically significant (t=20.61, df=59, p=0.001*) but there was no significant association was found between pretest and post-test score of level of happiness and psychological well being with selected demographic variables. The study concluded that psycho-social nursing intervention was effective to improve the level of happiness and psychological well being among adolescents studying at selected public schools of Amritsar. Key words: psycho-social nursing intervention, happiness, psychological well being, adolescents, school.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF POSITIVE EFFECTS OF YOGA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Taekyoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

In this study, the objective was to test the influence of Yoga on diabetes patients by comparing the pre and post-test scores of subjective well-being. The study nature is pre and post experimental design. We used two groups including control group and the experimental group or group on which intervention is administered. The intervention in this case is the Yoga exercise. The sampling is based on convenience non-random sampling consisted of 30 patients who were diabetic patients. For experiment purpose, we divided the group into two equal parts including control group and the experiment group. The data is collected from survey method and target of the survey was diabetic type II patients. The duration of the study was 6 months. The results show that for experimental group, subjective wellbeing in the pre-test score was 153.73 which increased to 172.84 in post-test. In control group, the mean score of subjective-wellbeing in pre-test was 154.71 while in post-test, the score was 155.56. This result shows that in control group, the subjective wellbeing did not change much compare to the experiment group. The results support the notion that Yoga if administered can help diabetic patients in reducing the overall wellbeing including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

scholarly journals Psychoeducation Psychological Well Being dan Kenakalan Remaja

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Ika Novita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Wilcoxon Sign Rank ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract             This study aims to determine whether psychoeducation psychological well being can reduce juvenile delinquency in terms of gender. This research is included in the type of experimental research. The design used is quasi experimental control group pretest-posttest design. Subjects in this study consisted of 20 people as an experimental group and 20 people as a control group. Data collection instruments use juvenile delinquency scales. Analysis of data using the non-parametric Wilcoxon Sign Rank obtained an average post test score of the experimental group was lower than the average post test score in the control group with a significance of p = 0.000 (p <0.05). This means that there is the influence of psychoeducation psychological well being on juvenile delinquency. Based on the Man Whitney U test test obtained Z = -1243 with p = 0214 (p> 0.05), which means there is no difference in the decrease in juvenile delinquency between men and women. Keywords: psychoeducation psychological well being, juvenile delinquency

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