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KMID : 0869920080140010005
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Journal of Korean Academy Society of Nursing Education
2008 Volume.14 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.11
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The Effect of Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Curriculum
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Hyun Mi-Yeul
Park Eun-Ok
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of interpersonal relationships and communication curriculum on interpersonal relations and self-esteem.
Method: This study employed a two-group pre-post test study design. Data was collected from 70 subjects from April to June, 2006 at C university in Jeju, Korea. Forty subjects were in the control group and 30 subjects were in the experimental group. A structured curriculum was conducted for the experimental group once a week for 12 weeks, but not for the control group. For both groups the scores of interpersonal relations and self-esteem were measured before and after the curriculum. Data was analysed by X² -test, t-test, paired t-test and Pearson correlation with SPSS.
Results: The scores of interpersonal relations and self-esteem significantly increased in the experimental group. There were significant positive correlations between interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.
Conclusion: In light of these results, interpersonal relationships and communication curriculum have a positive effect on interpersonal relations and self-esteem. Therefore, this study can provide basic data and direction in developing and applying a curriculum in education.
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KEYWORD
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Interpersonal relations, Self confidence
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