Positive psychology intervention for families of hospitalized children

Authors

  • Doralúcia Gil da Silva Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Claudia Hofheinz Giacomoni Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3036

Keywords:

Positive psychology, Hospitalization, Family

Abstract

Positive Psychology interventions may benefit families with hospitalized children. This study aimed to evaluate a pilot intervention in positive psychology for parents with hospitalized children with acute health conditions. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with thirty mothers with a mean age of 25.37 (SD = 7.3), most of them with incomplete elementary school and married. A focal intervention was applied in the individual and group modality and a comparison group was carried out. Pre- and post-test evaluations were performed using standardized instruments on subjective well-being, symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress and ways of coping with problems. Data pointed out that in the intervention group, the levels of positive affects and problem-focused coping increased in relation to the comparison group. Likewise, in the individual intervention there was also an increase in problem-focused coping in relation to the comparison group.

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Author Biographies

  • Doralúcia Gil da Silva, Universidade Federal de Pelotas

    Hospital Escola UFPEL, Pelotas-RS, Brazil

  • Claudia Hofheinz Giacomoni, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil

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Published

2020-09-30

Issue

Vol. 30 (2020)

Section

Psychology of Health

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How to Cite

Silva, D. G. da, & Giacomoni, C. H. (2020). Positive psychology intervention for families of hospitalized children. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 30, e3036. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3036