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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:
- Subject Terms:
- 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
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