Hope, Nursing, Social Acceptance
Conditions
Keywords
hope, Mental Health Care, Child Welfare, Psychosocial intervention, Nursing
Brief summary
his study examined whether a solution-focused approach program could improve hope and social participation skills in children living in institutional care. A total of 57 children were included and randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group attended a 6-week program with weekly 60-minute sessions focusing on communication, social skills, hope-building, and problem-solving. The aim was to explore the potential applicability of solution-focused interventions in supporting the psychosocial development of institutionalized children within psychiatric nursing and caregiving practices.
Detailed description
What Was the Purpose of This Study? To evaluate whether a solution-focused approach program could improve hope levels and social participation skills in children living in institutional care. Who Participated? A total of 57 children living in a government care institution took part in the study. They were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. What Was Done? The intervention group received a 6-week program based on solution-focused therapy. Each session lasted 60 minutes and included: Communication skills Social participation Identifying sources of hope Problem-solving techniques What Were the Results? The study aimed to assess potential changes in hope and social skills among children participating in the program compared to those who did not. Why Is This Important? Solution-focused methods may offer a structured framework for supporting the mental health and social development of children in institutional care. Such approaches could be adapted by nurses, social workers, and care staff in similar settings.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALsolution-oriented approach
In this study, the solution-focused intervention was a structured psychosocial support program based on the principles of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). It consisted of six weekly sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, and was designed to help institutionalized children improve their hope levels and social participation skills. The sessions included: Enhancing communication and interpersonal skills Identifying personal strengths and sources of hope Developing social engagement strategies Teaching simple problem-solving techniques The approach focused on children's existing resources and future goals rather than their past problems. It encouraged positive thinking, goal setting, and active participation, promoting emotional resilience and social functioning.
Sponsors
Muş Alparslan University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
10 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* To be residing in child care homes, * To be continuing their education, * To have no problems with hearing or visual abilities.
Exclusion criteria
those who did not meet the inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pretest (6-week solution-focused approach before the intervention) | Baseline (1 week before intervention) | Primary Outcome Measure 1: Hope Level at Baseline (Children's Hope Scale) Description: The Children's Hope Scale (CHS) is a 6-item self-report tool assessing children's hopeful thinking. Scores range from 6 to 36; higher scores indicate greater hope. Time Frame: Baseline (within 1 week before intervention). Unit of Measure: Total score (6-36). |
| pretest pretest (6-week solution-focused approach before the intervention) | Baseline (within 1 week before intervention). | Primary Outcome Measure 2: Social Participation Skills at Baseline (Social Skills Scale) Description: The Social Skills Rating System - Social Skills Scale (SSRS) evaluates cooperation, assertion, empathy, and self-control. Scores range from 0 to 90; higher scores indicate better functioning. Time Frame: Baseline (within 1 week before intervention). Unit of Measure: Total score (0-90). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| posttest (After the 6-week solution-focused approach intervention) | 6 weeks after baseline (post-intervention) | Secondary Outcome Measure 1: Hope Level at Post-Test (Children's Hope Scale) Description: The Children's Hope Scale (CHS) is a 6-item self-report tool assessing children's hopeful thinking. Scores range from 6 to 36; higher scores indicate greater hope. Time Frame: Post-intervention (6 weeks after completion of the intervention). Unit of Measure: Total score (6-36). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed