Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


bgsu1277013442.pdf (463.54 KB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

Seeking Your Center: Assessing a Computer-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Spiritual Struggles in College Freshmen

Faigin, Carol Ann
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1277013442

Abstract Details

2010, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University, Psychology/Clinical.
Research has demonstrated that spiritual struggles are related to deleterious effects on psychological well-being, and can lead to a wide range of addictive behavior in college students (Bryant & Astin, 2008; Pargament et al., 1998; Exline, Yali & Sanderson, 2000; Johnson, Sheets & Kristeller, 2006; Astin & Astin, 2004; Faigin & Pargament, 2008). Some promising studies have found that small-group interventions can diminish the negative effects of spiritual struggles (Oemig et al., 2008; Tarakeshwar, Pearce, and Sikkema, 2005; Avants et al., 2005; Murray-Swank & Pargament, 2005); while computer-based psychoeducation interventions have proven effective in addressing other psychological or behavioral problems (Braithwaite & Fincham, 2007; Orbach, Lindsay, & Grey, 2007; Low et al., 2006). The current project is the first of its kind to assess the impact of a computer-based psychoeducation intervention for spiritual struggles that can be applied to a large group of people. Findings indicate that a spiritually sensitive intervention does not appear to protect students from the negative effects of spiritual struggles (e.g., psychological distress, addictive behavior, stigma related to spiritual struggles) more than a secular (stress reduction) intervention or no intervention. These results indicate that this one-time, computer-based psychoeducation intervention does not protect freshmen college students from negative outcomes associated with spiritual struggles. However, there is reason to believe that changes in the administration and intervention design could prove effective in future studies. Suggestions for future research are provided; limitations and practical implications are discussed.
Kenneth Pargament, Ph.D. (Advisor)
Roudabeh Jamasbi, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Michael Zickar, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
William O'Brien, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
107 p.
Psychology; Religion
Religious Coping; Spiritual Struggles; Intervention; Psychoeducation; Computer

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Faigin, C. A. (2010). Seeking Your Center: Assessing a Computer-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Spiritual Struggles in College Freshmen [Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1277013442

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Faigin, Carol Ann. Seeking Your Center: Assessing a Computer-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Spiritual Struggles in College Freshmen. 2010. Bowling Green State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1277013442.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Faigin, Carol Ann. "Seeking Your Center: Assessing a Computer-Based Psychoeducational Intervention for Spiritual Struggles in College Freshmen." Doctoral dissertation, Bowling Green State University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1277013442

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

bgsu1277013442
4,551
© 2010, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by Bowling Green State University and OhioLINK.