The effectiveness of problem-solving therapy augmented spirituality on positive emotions and mental health: A pilot study

This study aimed to investigate the effect of problem-solving therapy augmented spirituality on positive emotions and mental health in undergraduate students. The experimental group (n = 15) participated in ten sessions of the intervention, while the control group (n = 15) received no intervention....

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Published in:Journal of spirituality in mental health
Authors: Forooshani, Sayedhabibollah Ahmadi (Author) ; Ertezaee, Behnaz (Author) ; Yazdkhasti, Fariba (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2020]
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Happiness
B Pleasure
B Mental Health
B Problem-solving therapy
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:This study aimed to investigate the effect of problem-solving therapy augmented spirituality on positive emotions and mental health in undergraduate students. The experimental group (n = 15) participated in ten sessions of the intervention, while the control group (n = 15) received no intervention. Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale, and General Health Questionnaire-28 were used for pretest, posttest and follow-up assessments. The results showed significant improvements in happiness, pleasure, and mental health at both posttest and follow-up assessments. In conclusion, the intervention can be considered as an effective intervention to improve positive emotions and mental health of university students.
ISSN:1934-9645
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2018.1531365