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Effects of Online Mindful Somatic Psychoeducation Program on Mental Health During the COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to determine the effects of online mindful somatic psychoeducation program (o-MSP) on mental health in female university students during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).

Methods

Thirty-eight female university students were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG, n=19) or a control group (CG, n=19). IG received o-MSP for 2-hours per session, twice weekly for 4-weeks; CG maintained their usual daily routine for 4-weeks. Measurements were performed pre- and post-intervention to assess stress, anxiety, and social connectedness using Perceived Stress Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Social Connectedness Scale. A qualitative analysis of changes in soma and social connectedness, subjectification of the soma, and mind-body integration was conducted through online interviews.

Results

Regarding stress and social connectedness, there were no significant difference between the groups (p>0.05). However, significant differences were observed in the main effect of time of measurement and time×group interaction, with IG showing significant improvement post-intervention, unlike CG (p<0.05). Regarding anxiety, there were significant differences in the main effect of time of measurement, time×group interaction, and group factor (p<0.05). Post-intervention, CG did not show a significant change, while IG showed a significant decrease (p<0.05). Qualitative analysis revealed that participants experienced "changes in soma and social connectedness," "subjectification of soma-body," and "embodiment of mind-body integration," and reported improved mental health.

Conclusion

The o-MSP effectively reduced stress and anxiety in female university students and improved social connectedness. This suggests that o-MSP can be used to manage the mental health of university students in various settings.

SUBMITTER: Yook YS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10822736 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Effects of Online Mindful Somatic Psychoeducation Program on Mental Health During the COVID-19.

Yook Young Sook YS Lee Jae-Hon JH Park Inkyoung I Cho Hwi-Young HY

Psychiatry investigation 20240112 1

<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to determine the effects of online mindful somatic psychoeducation program (o-MSP) on mental health in female university students during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).<h4>Methods</h4>Thirty-eight female university students were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG, n=19) or a control group (CG, n=19). IG received o-MSP for 2-hours per session, twice weekly for 4-weeks; CG maintained their usual daily routine for 4-weeks. Measurements were per ...[more]

PMID: 38198829

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Effects of Online Mindful Somatic Psychoeducation Program on Mental Health During the COVID-19.

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