Background: There is increasing interest in the psychobiological mechanisms of resilience and psychological well-being. It is conceivable that activation of such mechanisms in the school setting may entail long-term benefits, both in terms of the developmental process and of prevention of distress. This study wants to apply and test the efficacy of a school-based intervention protocol derived from well-being therapy (WBT) compared to cognitive-behavioral strategies. Methods: School interventions were performed in a population of 111 students randomly assigned to: (a) a protocol using theories and techniques derived from cognitive-behavioral therapy; (b) a protocol derived from WBT. Assessment before and after interventions was performed using two self-rating scales: Kellner’s Symptom Questionnaire and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales. Results: Both school-based interventions resulted in a comparable improvement in symptoms and psychological well-being. Conclusions: This new well-being-enhancing strategy could play an important role in the prevention of psychological distress in school settings and in promoting optimal human functioning among children.
Well-Being Therapy in school setting: a pilot study / C., Ruini; C., Belaise; F., Ottolini; E., Tomba; Caffo, Ernesto; Ga, Fava. - In: RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA. - ISSN 2038-2502. - ELETTRONICO. - 42 (5)(2007), pp. 320-326.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2007 | |
Titolo: | Well-Being Therapy in school setting: a pilot study | |
Autore/i: | C., Ruini; C., Belaise; F., Ottolini; E., Tomba; Caffo, Ernesto; Ga, Fava | |
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Volume: | 42 (5) | |
Pagina iniziale: | 320 | |
Pagina finale: | 326 | |
Codice identificativo ISI: | WOS:000253810000004 | |
Codice identificativo Scopus: | 2-s2.0-36048975630 | |
Citazione: | Well-Being Therapy in school setting: a pilot study / C., Ruini; C., Belaise; F., Ottolini; E., Tomba; Caffo, Ernesto; Ga, Fava. - In: RIVISTA DI PSICHIATRIA. - ISSN 2038-2502. - ELETTRONICO. - 42 (5)(2007), pp. 320-326. | |
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