Effects of a mental fitness positive psychology intervention program on inpatients with schizophrenia in South Korea: A feasibility study

Se Jin Kang, Sung Hee Ko, Ji Young Kim, Sung Reul Kim

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Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of a mental fitness positive psychology intervention program on the self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability of inpatients with schizophrenia. Design and Methods: A pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group quasi-experimental design was used. Participants (N = 60) completed scales measuring self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability. Findings: The program effectively improved participants’ self-esteem and interpersonal relationship ability. Practice Implications: Psychiatric nurses can use this program as a nursing intervention to enhance the self-esteem and interpersonal skills of inpatients with schizophrenia in mental health facilities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-13
Number of pages8
JournalPerspectives in Psychiatric Care
Volume56
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Jan 1

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Keywords

  • interpersonal relationship ability
  • mental fitness positive psychology
  • schizophrenia
  • self-esteem

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Phychiatric Mental Health

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