The effectiveness of problem-solving therapy augmented spirituality on positive emotions and mental health: A pilot study

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to investigate the effect of problem-solving therapy augmented spirituality on positive emotions and mental health in undergraduate students. The experimental group (n = 15) participated in ten sessions of the intervention, while the control group (n = 15) received no intervention. Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale, and General Health Questionnaire-28 were used for pretest, posttest and follow-up assessments. The results showed significant improvements in happiness, pleasure, and mental health at both posttest and follow-up assessments. In conclusion, the intervention can be considered as an effective intervention to improve positive emotions and mental health of university students.

KEYWORDS:

• Problem-solving therapy
• spirituality
• happiness
• pleasure
• mental health

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Funding

There is no conflict of interest and no organization financially supported this study.