J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2016 Nov;22(4):495-503. 10.5977/jkasne.2016.22.4.495.

The Effects of a Positive Psychology Program on Nursing Students' Positive Thinking, Ego Resilience and Stress Coping

• Kim S
• Kim B

• KMID: 2361297
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2016.22.4.495

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine effects of a positive psychology program for improving positive thinking, ego resilience and stress coping of in nursing students.
METHODS
A non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. The subjects for the study were 78 students in G city(experimental group=41, control group=37). The positive psychology program was provided for 4 weeks (8 sessions, 16 hours). Positive thinking, ego resilience, and stress coping were measured with using self-report structured questionnaires. This study collected data between November 23, 2014 and January 9, 2015, and which were analyzed using SPSSWIN 20.0.
RESULTS
The positive psychology program was effective in increasing positive thinking, ego resilience and stress coping.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study should contribute as baseline data for positive intervention strategies and planning ability of potentials and strengths in nursing students.

Keyword

Positive; Thinking; Ego; Resilience; Stress

MeSH Terms

Ego*
Humans
Nursing*
Psychology*
Students, Nursing
Thinking*