The effectiveness of an integrated counseling program on emotional regulation among undergraduate students with depression

Autor: Kwanjai Ritkumrop, Amaraporn Surakarn, Chatchai Ekpanyaskul
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Health Research, Vol 36, Iss 2, Pp 186-198 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0857-4421
2586-940X
DOI: 10.1108/JHR-03-2020-0067/full/pdf?title=the-effectiveness-of-an-integrated-counseling-program-on-emotional-regulation-among-undergraduate-students-with-depression
Popis: Purpose – This study investigated the effectiveness of a new counseling program integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to promote emotional regulation (ER) among undergraduate students with depression. Design/methodology/approach – An interventional mixed method design was employed with the development of a qualitative method-based program using experimental and qualitative research. The sample consisted of 792 third-year undergraduate students at a public university in Bangkok. A total of 34 students with depression voluntarily enrolled and were divided into 2 groups. The 17 students in the experimental group received integrated counseling, while those in the control group received brochures. The effectiveness was evaluated using the self-assessment section on the ER scale and the Beck Depression Inventory form before and after counseling. When the program ended, qualitative research was conducted using in-depth interviews. In terms of quantitative research, the data were analyzed using one-way MANOVA and the qualitative research data used content analysis. Findings – The mean scores for ER and depression in the experimental group before and after counseling were significantly different (p-value
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