Promoting psychosocial well-being in adolescence. A controlled study

作者：Ottolini Fedra^*; Ruini Chiara; Belaise Carlotta; Tomba Elena; Offidani Emanuela; Albieri Elisa; Visani Dalila; Caffo Ernesto; Fava Giovanni Andrea

来源：Rivista di Psichiatria, 2012, 47(5): 432-439.

• adolescence
• psychological well-being
• personal growth
• distress
• somatization
• well-being therapy

Methods. Nine classes (227 students) were enrolled in the study and randomized to: a) School Well-Being Therapy intervention (5 classes); b)attention-placebo (4 classes). 1) Symptom Questionnaire (SQ); 2) Psychological Well-Being Scales (PWB); 3) Revised Children%26apos;s Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) were administered at pre- and post-intervention, and after six months. Results. WBT school intervention was associated to an improved Personal Growth (PWB), and to decreased distress (Somatization (SQ), Physical Well-being (SO), Anxiety (SQ), and RCMAS Physiological Anxiety). Discussion and conclusions. A school intervention focused on the promotion of positive emotions and psychological well-being has resulted to be effective not only in increasing these dimensions in high school students, but also in decreasing distress, in particular anxiety and somatization.

• 出版日期2012-10