Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
7-25-2019
Publisher
Juniper Publishers
Source Publication
Psychology & Behavioral Science International Journal
Source ISSN
2474-7688
Abstract
Few resources are available to help first generation middle- eastern immigrants (FGMEI) manage their problems and their challenging situations that may impact their physical and psychological well-being. Positive thinking training is an intervention designed to help FGMEI improve their ability to deal with these problems. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the six intervention parameters of an in-person face- to- face positive thinking training intervention (PTTI). Twenty FGMEI participated in this pilot intervention that included (a) participating in a four weeks face to face intervention sessions (one and half hour per session). (b) completing two questionnaires over a 4-week time period (pre-post intervention measures). Data were evaluated within the context of the six parameters essential to the PTTI development namely; necessity, feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, safety, and effectiveness. Results provided initial support for all six parameters with recommendations to improve aspects of the PTTI.
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Recommended Citation
Bekhet, Abir K. and Nakhla, Karen, "Positive Thinking Training Intervention: Assessing Critical Parameters from First Generation Middle Eastern Immigrants Perspectives" (2019). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 696.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/696
Comments
Published version. Psychology & Behavioral Science International Journal, Vol. 12, No. 4 (July 25, 2019): 555841. Permalink. © 2019 Juniper Publishers.