Efficacy of life skills training on reduction of depression, anxiety, and stress among university students
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Abstract:
Aim: The aim of the present study was determining the efficacy of life skills training on reduction of depression, anxiety and stress among university students.
Method
The study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest, control group and follow up. 30 female students from all faculties of University of Mohaghegh Ardabili were selected and administered DASS (1995) as pre- and posttest. The sample group members randomly assigned into two equal groups of experimental (n=15) and control (n=15). Experimental group received 8 two-hour sessions of social skills training. Follow-up was administered after three months by administration of DASS.Results
Analysis of covariance showed significant differences in pretest, posttest, and follow up scores of depressing, anxiety, and stress subscales between experimental and control groups, so that experimental group had significant reduction in aforementioned components (pConclusion
According to findings, it appears that life skills training is capable of elimination of depression, anxiety, and stress among female university students. Social and clinical applications, limitations, and suggestions for future studies are discussed.Keywords:
Language:
Persian
Published:
Counseling Research & Developments, Volume:16 Issue: 61, 2017
Pages:
60 to 79
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