| The effects of Imago Psychotherapy on Self-concept of Mentally Ill Patients at Home |
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Hae Kyung Lee |
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Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic Information College |
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Hae Kyung Lee, Tel: +82-53-749-7245, Fax: +82-53-749-7248,
Email: kyung@kms.tpic.ac.kr
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Received: 27 February 2004 • Accepted: 21 April 2004 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of Imago Psychotherapy on self -concept of mental patients at home.
Methods
The period of this research was from June 17, 2003 to October 28, 2003. The subjects were 10 mental patients in W day care center located in Daegu City. The research design was a one -group pretest - posttest design. Collected data were analyzed by paired t -test with SPSS program.
Results
The results of this research were as follows: 1. The mean score of self -concept factors was between 31 and 37(lower than that of alcoholic patients). 2. There was no significant difference of self -concept score between before and after treatment.
Conclusion
I would like to make following suggestions with the results of this study. Duration of Imago Psychotherapy with fixed group should be at least 6 month and then the effect of the therpy can be properly verified. We need to develop various Imago Psychotherapy program to improve mental health and self -concept of mental patients at home. |
| Key Words:
Imago Psychotherapy; Mentally ill patients; Self-concept |
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