| Effects of a Self-esteem Promotion Program on Self-esteem and Meaning of Life among Female Freshmen |
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Gyung Hee Kim1, Kye Ha Kim2 |
1Associate Professor, Seoul Women's College of Nursing
2Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Chosun University |
Correspondence:
Kye Ha Kim, Tel: 82-62-230-6326, Fax: 82-62-230-6329,
Email: kyeha@chosun.ac.kr
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Received: 10 September 2009 • Revised: 12 November 2009 • Accepted: 2 December 2009 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in self-esteem and the meaning of life among female freshmen after a 10 week self-esteem promotion program.
Methods
This study was carried out between June and August, 2007. Subjects consisted of 61 freshmen from two colleges in S city; 32 for the experimental group and 29 for the control group. The experimental group participated in a 50 minute self-esteem promotion program for 10 sessions (10 week period). Self-esteem was measured by the Rosenberg's self-esteem scale. Purpose-in life test was used to measure the level of meaning of life. The collected data were analyzed by the SPSS/WIN 12.0 program that included chi-square test and independent t-test.
Results
This study showed that self-esteem and meaning of life were signifi cantly increased after the self-esteem promotion program.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this self-esteem promotion program was effective on improving self-esteem and meaning of life among female freshmen. |
| Key Words:
Programs; Self esteem; Life |
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