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Measuring the Impact of a Positive Psychology Course at a Thai University: Addressing Student Well-Being in Challenging Times

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  • Author(s): McDonald, Ian (ORCID McDonald, Ian (ORCID 0000-0002-2271-2266); Nanni, Alexander (ORCID Nanni, Alexander (ORCID 0000-0003-1099-585X)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Psychology in the Schools. Sep 2023 60(9):3403-3418.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      16
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Mental Health; Intervention; College Students; Positive Attitudes; Psychology; Well Being; Foreign Countries; Program Effectiveness; Life Satisfaction; Psychological Patterns; Online Courses
    • Subject Terms:
      Thailand
    • Accession Number:
      10.1002/pits.22930
    • ISSN:
      0033-3085
      1520-6807
    • Abstract:
      Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers had raised concerns about the mental health of youth worldwide. One response has been the development of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) designed to enhance well-being. This study, conducted at a Thai university, investigated the impact of an online positive psychology course containing several PPIs on student well-being as measured by the EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-Being, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and Subjective Happiness Scale. The scores of the students in the positive psychology course (n = 84) increased in all areas measured, with statistically significant increases in the Perseverance, Optimism, and Happiness subscales of the EPOCH. Meanwhile, the scores of the control group (n = 105) decreased in all but two areas, with statistically significant decreases in the SWLS and Optimism. These findings suggest that teaching PPIs online can positively impact students' well-being.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1386753