The Effect of the Solution-Focused Approach on Social Participation Skills and Hope in Children Living in Residential Care Objective: This Study Aimed to Evaluate the Effect of a Solution-focused Approach Program on the Hope Levels and Social Participation Skills of Children Living in Institutional
- Conditions
- HopeNursingSocial Acceptance
- Registration Number
- NCT07135908
- Lead Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
- Brief Summary
his study examined whether a solution-focused approach program could improve hope and social participation skills in children living in institutional care. A total of 57 children were included and randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group attended a 6-week program with weekly 60-minute sessions focusing on communication, social skills, hope-building, and problem-solving.
The aim was to explore the potential applicability of solution-focused interventions in supporting the psychosocial development of institutionalized children within psychiatric nursing and caregiving practices.
- Detailed Description
What Was the Purpose of This Study? To evaluate whether a solution-focused approach program could improve hope levels and social participation skills in children living in institutional care.
Who Participated? A total of 57 children living in a government care institution took part in the study. They were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups.
What Was Done?
The intervention group received a 6-week program based on solution-focused therapy. Each session lasted 60 minutes and included:
Communication skills
Social participation
Identifying sources of hope
Problem-solving techniques
What Were the Results? The study aimed to assess potential changes in hope and social skills among children participating in the program compared to those who did not.
Why Is This Important? Solution-focused methods may offer a structured framework for supporting the mental health and social development of children in institutional care. Such approaches could be adapted by nurses, social workers, and care staff in similar settings.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 57
- To be residing in child care homes,
- To be continuing their education,
- To have no problems with hearing or visual abilities.
those who did not meet the inclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method pretest (6-week solution-focused approach before the intervention) Baseline (1 week before intervention) Primary Outcome Measure 1: Hope Level at Baseline (Children's Hope Scale)
Description: The Children's Hope Scale (CHS) is a 6-item self-report tool assessing children's hopeful thinking. Scores range from 6 to 36; higher scores indicate greater hope.
Time Frame: Baseline (within 1 week before intervention).
Unit of Measure: Total score (6-36).pretest pretest (6-week solution-focused approach before the intervention) Baseline (within 1 week before intervention). Primary Outcome Measure 2: Social Participation Skills at Baseline (Social Skills Scale)
Description: The Social Skills Rating System - Social Skills Scale (SSRS) evaluates cooperation, assertion, empathy, and self-control. Scores range from 0 to 90; higher scores indicate better functioning.
Time Frame: Baseline (within 1 week before intervention).
Unit of Measure: Total score (0-90).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method posttest (After the 6-week solution-focused approach intervention) Time Frame: Post-intervention (6 weeks after completion of the intervention). Secondary Outcome Measure 2: Social Participation Skills at Post-Test (Social Skills Scale)
Description: The Social Skills Rating System - Social Skills Scale (SSRS) evaluates cooperation, assertion, empathy, and self-control. Scores range from 0 to 90; higher scores indicate better functioning.
Time Frame: Post-intervention (6 weeks after completion of the intervention).
Unit of Measure: Total score (0-90).
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Aile Ve Sosyal Hizmetler Il Müdürlüğü
🇹🇷MUŞ, Merkez, Turkey
Aile Ve Sosyal Hizmetler Il Müdürlüğü🇹🇷MUŞ, Merkez, Turkey