Publication: The effectiveness of an integrated counseling program on emotional regulation among undergraduate students with depression
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Issued Date
2022
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
ISSN
8574421
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. Vol 34, No.11 (2022), p.4029-4051
Suggested Citation
Ritkumrop K., Surakarn A., Ekpanyaskul C. The effectiveness of an integrated counseling program on emotional regulation among undergraduate students with depression. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. Vol 34, No.11 (2022), p.4029-4051. doi:10.1108/JHR-03-2020-0067 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/10019
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Abstract
Purpose: This study investigated the effectiveness of a new counseling program integrating cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to promote emotional regulation (ER) among undergraduate students with depression. Design/methodology/approach: An interventional mixed method design was employed with the development of a qualitative method-based program using experimental and qualitative research. The sample consisted of 792 third-year undergraduate students at a public university in Bangkok. A total of 34 students with depression voluntarily enrolled and were divided into 2 groups. The 17 students in the experimental group received integrated counseling, while those in the control group received brochures. The effectiveness was evaluated using the self-assessment section on the ER scale and the Beck Depression Inventory form before and after counseling. When the program ended, qualitative research was conducted using in-depth interviews. In terms of quantitative research, the data were analyzed using one-way MANOVA and the qualitative research data used content analysis. Findings: The mean scores for ER and depression in the experimental group before and after counseling were significantly different (p-value <0.05). Results were also significantly different from the control group (p-value <0.05). Students with depression showed improvements in ER in all six components after joining the program, including awareness, clarity, acceptance, impulse, goals and strategies. Originality/value: Integrated counseling is an effective program that can increase ER and reduce depression among adolescents and can be an alternative program for depressive patients or other mood-regulating problems to promote ER. © 2021, Kwanjai Ritkumrop, Amaraporn Surakarn and Chatchai Ekpanyaskul.