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KMID : 0607320090180040431
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2009 Volume.18 No. 4 p.431 ~ p.438
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Effects of a Self-esteem Promotion Program on Self-esteem and Meaning of Life among Female Freshmen
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Kim Gyung-Hee
Kim Kye-Ha
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Abstract
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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 significantly 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.
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KEYWORD
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Programs, Self esteem, Life
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