Effects of Interpersonal Caring Program on Mental Health among Some University Students

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doi:2014.18.1.109

J Korean Soc Matern Child Health > Volume 18(1); 2014 > Article

Journal of The Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health 2014;18(1):109-117.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21896/jksmch.2014.18.1.109 Published online January 31, 2014.

Effects of Interpersonal Caring Program on Mental Health among Some University Students

최은정¹, 이영은², 김미영³

¹고신대학교 전인간호과학연구소
²고신대학교
³경남정보대학 간호학과

대인적 돌봄 프로그램이 일부 대학생의 정신건강에 미치는 효과

최은정¹, 이영은², 김미영³

¹고신대학교 전인간호과학연구소
²고신대학교
³경남정보대학 간호학과

Abstract

Objectives
The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of interpersonal caringprogram on mental health among some university students.
Methods
For this research, a non-synchronized quasi-experimental model including nonequivalentexperimental and control group was used. Interpersonal caring program for the university studentswas composed of intensive program (8 hours). The experimental group was made up of 18 studentsand the control group was made up of 23 students. The data were collected from November 25to December 17, 2010 and the collected data were analysed by the SPSS/Win 18.0 program.
Results
Interpersonal caring program was effective for depression, anxiety, hostility and phobicanxiety. The results of this study indicate interpersonal caring program was effective in mentalhealth among some university students.
Conclusion
Therefore, interpersonal caring program can be actively utilized as a useful interventionprogram for university students.

Key Words: mental health, interpersonal caring program, university students