We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Well-Being Therapy in School Settings: A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Chiara Ruini; Carlotta Belaise; Chiara Brombin; Ernesto Caffo; Giovanni A. Fava
- Abstract
AbstractBackground: There is increasing interest in the psychobiological mechanisms of resilience and psychological well-being. It is conceivable that activation of such mechanisms in the school setting may entail long-term benefits, both in terms of the developmental process and of prevention of distress. This study wants to apply and test the efficacy of a school-based intervention protocol derived from well-being therapy (WBT) compared to cognitive-behavioral strategies. Methods: School interventions were performed in a population of 111 students randomly assigned to: (a) a protocol using theories and techniques derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy; (b) a protocol derived from WBT. Assessment before and after interventions was performed using two self-rating scales: Kellner’s Symptom Questionnaire and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales. Results: Both school-based interventions resulted in a comparable improvement in symptoms and psychological well-being. Conclusions: This new well-being-enhancing strategy could play an important role in the prevention of psychological distress in school settings and in promoting optimal human functioning among children.Copyright © 2006 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Subjects
PSYCHOLOGY of school children; WELL-being; BEHAVIOR therapy; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; PSYCHOLOGICAL distress
- Publication
Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics, 2006, Vol 75, Issue 6, p331
- ISSN
0033-3190
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000095438