Abstract
Objectives: This pilot study developed an adventure-based cognitive behavioral intervention (aCBI) program and tests its effectiveness in improving the mental health of Chinese university students in Hong Kong. Method: A total of 217 undergraduate students participated in an aCBI program in the form of an interdisciplinary general education course in a university in Hong Kong. A battery of standardized online questionnaires was administered to the students before joining and upon completion of the course, and at a 3-month follow-up test. Results: The participants showed a significant reduction of psychological distress, perceived stress, depressive symptoms, and negative thoughts and emotions and a significant increase of positive thoughts upon immediate completion of the program. The positive effects maintained at the 3-month follow-up test. Conclusion: The integration of cognitive behavioral intervention and adventure training in a class setting might be an effective and feasible approach for the mental health counseling of university students.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 227-237 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Research on Social Work Practice |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 19 Oct 2021 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2022 |
User-Defined Keywords
- adventure training
- cognitive behavioral intervention
- mental health
- university students
