| The Effects of a Group Counseling Program for the Military in Mental Health, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life |
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Hae Sun Jung1, Eun-Ju Song2 |
1Director of Team, Dongdtichon Community Mental Health Center
2Full-time Instructor, Department of Nursing, Jeonhuk Science College |
| 군 집단상담 프로그램이 병사의 정신건강, 자아존중감 및삶의 질에 미치는 효과 |
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정혜선1, 송은주2 |
1동두천시 정신보건센터 팀장
2전북과학대학 간호과 전임강사 |
Correspondence:
Eun-Ju Song, Tel: 82-63-530-9299, Fax: 82-63-532-3768,
Email: hatenr@hanmail.net
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Received: 5 September 2008 • Revised: 13 October 2008 • Accepted: 12 November 2008 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
This study was for verifying how a group counseling program for the military affected soldiers' mental health, self-esteem, and quality of life.
Methods
The research design was a one group pretest-posttest design using quasi-experimental research. The subjects, 30 soldiers who entered a recruit training center for the military, were measured for changes in mental health, self-esteem, and quality of life, after they participated in the program for eight sessions. This program was aimed to reduce psychological problems of soldiers through the use of group counselling and help soldiers adjust to army life better.
Results
This program showed a significant difference statistically in the mental health and self-esteem of soldiers, but the change for quality of life was not statistically different.
Conclusion
This program had an effect on mental health and self-esteem of soldiers. Accordingly, psychiatric nurses will continue to proceed with the study so that they can help soldiers adapt to army life and promote heatlh. |
| Key Words:
Military personnel; Counseling; Mental health; Self esteem; Quality of life |
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