Effect of Psychoeducation on Self-esteem and Self-efficacy among College Students

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Jay A. Ablog, RN, MN
Elmer Ivan M. Calaustro Jr.
, RN, MN

Anthony Von Leo M. Cala
Iris Yvonne T. Cerezo
Miguel Oriel A. Carvajal
Jomelle G. Eligio
Alexis Mae D. Estoesta
Monica S. Go
Janna Vernette D. Orca
Prima Angelica M. Piedad
Diomari Kathleen R. Romero
Christine Dianne P. Tesoro
Jenela May N. Tuguinay

Abstract

Authors suggest efforts are needed to further explore the usefulness and utilization of psychoeducation at the community and professional levels as applied to various settings and populations. In addition, if developed and implemented carefully, psychoeducational interventions have promising application on other life challenges across levels of the public health, social, and educational systems. This quasi-experimental three group pre-test post-test study aims to investigate the effect of psychoeducation on the self-esteem and self-efficacy of college students. A total of 105 college students (35 subjects per group) who were enrolled at Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines were included as sample. Sampling technique was purposive. The Rosenberg’s Self-esteem Scale and Schwarzer’s General Self-efficacy Scale were used as data gathering tools. A self-made psychoeducational module that was validated by experts in mental health and psychiatric nursing was utilized as intervention. SPSS version 20 was used for the statistical analysis. The results on the post-test scores of both treatment arms (informational and comprehensive model) were significantly higher compared to control group after eight sessions of psychoeducation. The researchers therefore conclude that both psycho-education models (informational and comprehensive) showed evidence of effectiveness in increasing the self-esteem and self-efficacy levels of college students.

Keywords: Psychoeducation, self-esteem, self-efficacy, comprehensive model, informational model

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About the Authors

Jay Ablog, RN, MN, is a faculty and a research promoter at Saint Louis University-School of Nursing, Baguio City. He hold a master’s degree in nursing specializing in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. He is also PhD candidate currently writing his dissertation. His research interest include mental health promotion activities or psychotherapeutic interventions, adolescent psychiatry, depression and suicide.

Elmer Ivan M. Calaustro Jr., RN, MN, is a faculty and a research promoter at Saint Louis University-School of Nursing, Baguio City. He hold a master’s degree in nursing specializing in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. His research interest include mental health and psychiatric nursing.