Dissertation
The effect of resilience-based psychoeducation on college resident advisors
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), Drexel University
May 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D8537N
Abstract
Deteriorating mental health and wellness in adolescents and young adults is a significant concern, especially among those in college and university settings. Research evidence suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy approaches within resilience-based psychoeducation programs may be effective in promoting mental wellness in this demographic. A pilot pre-test/post-test study was conducted at a public university's health and wellness center in northern New Jersey. A total of seven resident advisors participated in resilience-based psychoeducation training specifically designed for college students. Participants' resilience and depression levels were measured before and after the resilience-based training using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-25) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Statistical analysis conducted using a Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed no statistically significant change in depression (Z = -0.85, p = 0.93) or resilience (Z = -0.76, p = 0.45), which may be attributable to the study's small sample size (n = 7). Nonetheless, there was no attrition from the study, and all participants stated they found benefit in the program and would utilize the learned material in their peer-to-peer interactions. Clinical significance includes an important precedent for health and wellness centers at colleges and universities across the United States. Implementation of useful resilience-based psychoeducational interventions needs further study and consideration.
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- Title
- The effect of resilience-based psychoeducation on college resident advisors
- Creators
- Ruta Bondarenko - DU
- Contributors
- Linda Wilson (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 101 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Doctoral Nursing; Nursing (Graduate); College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 7904; 991014632238904721