Solution- focused Brief Counseling that Effects on Problem-solving capacity and Slef-esteem of College students
청소년복지연구
2005, vol.7, no.2, pp.121~141(20 pages)
UCI : http://uci.or.kr/G704-002137.2005.7.2.006
한국청소년복지학회
연구분야 : 사회과학 > 청소년복지연구
탁정미
(동신대학교); 홍경자
초록
This study is to investigate the effects of solution-focused brief counseling program on problem-solving capacity and self-esteem of college students.
Eighteen students selected for this study were divided into two groups: 8 for experimental group and 10 for control group. To the students of experimental group, six sessions of the solution-focused brief counseling program were administered, a session for 120 minutes per week, and the students in control group took pre and post-test without taking any programs. 「Problem solving inventory」, 「self-esteem inventory」 and 「session evaluation questionnaire」were used in measuring.
Result of this study are as follows:
First, there was a significant increase in the experimental group's capacity of problem solution compared with that of the control group after the treatment. However, there were no significant differences in problem approach-avoidance style and personal control between the two groups.
Second, although it's not meaningful, the experimental group's self-esteem was much improved after the treatment compared with that of the control group.
Third, according to the counseling session evaluation, the subjects of the experimental group showed increased positive attitudes on depth, smoothness and positivity, but not on arousal.
Fourth, Analysis of responses of the group members surveyed at each session showed that the program had a positive effect on the confidence in problem-solving, understanding and acceptance of one's self and others.
Based on the results of the study, suggestions were made that the solution-focused brief counseling program should be actively applied to college students, so that students can make the best use of their strong points and potentiality and lead solution-focused lives with confidence.
