Development of Psycho-educational Intervention Program for Nurturing Human Strengths using Positive Psychology Model

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The objective of this research project was threefold: to cultivate human strength through a positive psychology model; to develop and implement a psycho-educational intervention program to help positive psychological resources function effectively; and to examine the effects of the program.(1) In the first year, a program of five intervention modules was planned. Participants were assigned to an intervention group, a placebo control group, and a control group. Psychological growths were measured both before and after the program and later during a follow-up. The intervention group was obtained greater psychological thriving than those of the other two groups after participating in the program.(2) In the next year, a simplified version of the program was developed to be feasible in the real-life situation. The simplified program modules applied to two different college students to measure the effects of the program. The comparison of results between the groups remained further investigation because the program’s effects were limited.(3) In the final year, the simplified intervention program applied to the career education classes oftwo different colleges. The comparison of the program’s results showed a general trend for both groups: the program enhanced positive feelings and decreased negative feelings. Moreover, it increased the personal growth, for instance, a sense of authenticity. In addition, the participants’ vision of career was well developed.(4) In conclusion, this program proved beneficial for increasing human strength and helping psychological growth.