Effects of a strengths‐based perspective support group among Taiwanese women who left a violent intimate partner relationship

Hou, Wen-Li; Ko, Nai Ying; Shu, RN Bih-Ching

doi:10.1111/jocn.13091

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“…Hope has also been well established as a factor associated with the process of resilience following exposure to adversities [49][50][51][52]. Notably, prior research showed that hope can be increased through different therapeutic approaches or interventions [53][54][55]. Thus, shedding light into the role of hope as a potential factor that promotes resilience, can add to our knowledge on how this construct may be considered to inform the design of interventions targeting depression during this pandemic.…”

Section: The Mediating Role Of Resilience and Hopementioning

confidence: 99%

Traumatic Distress of COVID-19 and Depression in the General Population: Exploring the Role of Resilience, Anxiety, and Hope

Nearchou

Douglas

2021

IJERPH

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International evidence published so far shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted on global mental health. Specifically, there is some research suggesting that the psychological distress related to depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress has impacted on the psychological well-being of the general population. Yet, there is limited evidence on the relational paths between COVID-19 traumatic distress and depression. Participants of this cross-sectional study were 456 adults 18 years old or older from the general population (Mean age = 41.2 years, SD = 11.7) who completed an online questionnaire including measures assessing depression, anxiety, resilience, hope and traumatic distress related to COVID-19. Structural equation modelling was applied to examine the proposed mediation model. The results confirmed the proposed model, with traumatic distress of COVID-19, resilience, anxiety and hope explaining a considerable amount of variance (59%) in depression scores. Traumatic distress of COVID-19 was a strong positive predictor of depression, while anxiety, hope and resilience were both joint and unique mediators of this relationship. Exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic is strongly associated with depression in adults of the general population. The co-occurrence of anxiety may negatively contribute to experiencing higher levels of depression, while resilience and hope may act as buffers against depression associated with the impact of this pandemic. Our findings suggest that wide community-based interventions designed to promote resilience, build hope and reduce anxiety may help mitigate depression associated with exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Section: The Mediating Role Of Resilience and Hopementioning

confidence: 99%

Traumatic Distress of COVID-19 and Depression in the General Population: Exploring the Role of Resilience, Anxiety, and Hope

Nearchou

Douglas

2021

IJERPH

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“…Among quantitative studies (n=57), there were six (11%) descriptive studies and 44 correlational studies (77%) that used observational approaches, with the former mainly adopting descriptive statistics while the latter more focusing on describing the relationships. We identified quasi-experimental research from Taiwan but categorised them into mixed methods studies because they all involved qualitative data collection [65] , [66] , [67] . Seven (12%) randomised controlled trials (RCTs) as experimental studies identified were all from Hong Kong.…”

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“…Mixed methods studies as complex study designs were adopted in Hong Kong [24 , 83 , 102 , 103] and Taiwan [65 , 66] , which had a descriptive, correlational, or quasi-experimental quantitative strand mixed with a qualitative strand in various ways. A recent study from Hong Kong evaluated the Dating Compassion, Assessment, reFerral, and Education (CAFE) Ambassador Programme, a primary prevention program aiming to enhance behavioral intentions of college students to help peers experiencing dating violence, with a quasi-experimental study and qualitative evaluation using focus groups [103] .…”

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Nursing research on intimate partner violence in China: A scoping review

Liu

Chou

et al. 2020

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue, and nurses have the potential to screen, navigate to interventions, and provide support, but responses to IPV differ greatly in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. We conducted a scoping review to examine the nursing literature on IPV in the above four regions in China. We conducted a comprehensive search of 11 Chinese and English databases from database inception to January 31, 2020, for eligible papers including empirical studies, reviews, reports, and expert opinion articles. We hand searched references lists and other studies published by the first and corresponding authors of included articles. Two reviewers independently screened articles and extracted data, and three reviewers cross-checked the extracted results. We also conducted quality appraisal for applicable empirical studies. A total of 58 Chinese-language and 63 English-language articles were included, 58 from Taiwan, 44 from Hong Kong, 13 from mainland China, and six from institutions outside China, but none from Macao. The quantitative and qualitative studies described the prevalence and complex nature of IPV, comparable to non-nursing and international studies. Nurse-led advocacy and Qigong (traditional Chinese mind-body health practice) interventions showed promise for improving mental health in women in Hong Kong. There was a low level of knowledge and preparedness to respond to IPV among Chinese nurses, especially in mainland China. Mixed methods studies in Hong Kong and Taiwan as complex designs were generally well-conducted. Nursing case reports from Taiwan uniquely supplemented the evidence base. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, varying designs were used to study various facets of IPV, targeting victims, nurses and other key stakeholders. In mainland China and Macao, IPV research was limited in quantity, quality, and diversity. As more research in the area of IPV is needed, factors influencing nursing research on IPV also merit investigation, while taking into consideration socioeconomic-political-cultural factors.

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“…For example, multiple studies targeting older adults mentioned the reduced happiness and well-being associated with aging (e.g., Ho et al, 2014 ; Bartholomaeus et al, 2019 ). Interventions with low-income populations mostly aimed at promoting well-being outcomes and building strengths to prevent mental health symptomatology associated with economic and living conditions (e.g., Hou et al, 2016 ; Rew et al, 2016 ; Sundar et al, 2016 ). In the context of populations with a physical health condition, positive psychology interventions were mostly used to improve recovery outcomes, and reduce associated psychological distress through increased positive psychology states (e.g., Millstein et al, 2020 ; Amonoo et al, 2021 ).…”

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Fostering Positive Communities: A Scoping Review of Community-Level Positive Psychology Interventions

et al. 2021

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Historically, positive psychology research and practice have focused on studying and promoting well-being among individuals. While positive psychology interventions focusing on the well-being of communities and marginalized groups have recently been developed, studies reporting on their nature and characteristics are lacking. The aim of this paper is to examine the nature of community-level positive psychology interventions. It reviews the target populations, intervention modalities, objectives, and desired effects of 25 community-level positive psychology interventions found in 31 studies. This scoping review shows that community-level programs based on positive psychology vary greatly in all these aspects. However, most interventions are aimed at individual-level changes to achieve target group outcomes. Contextual issues such as social conditions, values, and fairness affecting well-being are rarely considered. Discrepancies between community-level positive psychology interventions and community psychology in terms of values and social change are discussed.

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Effects of a strengths‐based perspective support group among Taiwanese women who left a violent intimate partner relationship

Abstract: This research highlights the importance of nurses not only focused on problems but also on the psychological strengths in practice of abused women survivors.

Cited by 11 publications

References 21 publications

Traumatic Distress of COVID-19 and Depression in the General Population: Exploring the Role of Resilience, Anxiety, and Hope

Traumatic Distress of COVID-19 and Depression in the General Population: Exploring the Role of Resilience, Anxiety, and Hope

Nursing research on intimate partner violence in China: A scoping review

Fostering Positive Communities: A Scoping Review of Community-Level Positive Psychology Interventions

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