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The effectiveness of the super skills for life (SSL) programme in promoting mental wellbeing among institutionalised adolescents in Malaysia: an interventional study

Yoga Ratnam, Kishwen Kanna and Nik Farid, Nik Daliana and Yakub, Nur Asyikin and Dahlui, Maznah (2022) The effectiveness of the super skills for life (SSL) programme in promoting mental wellbeing among institutionalised adolescents in Malaysia: an interventional study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (15). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1660-4601

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159324

Abstract

Background: Mental health issues have become more prevalent among institutionalised adolescents. Therefore an effective intervention programme is needed to improve their mental health. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Super Skills for Life (SSL) programme in improving the mental wellbeing of institutionalised adolescents and determine the factors associated with their mental wellbeing. Methods: A quasi-experimental study involving 80 female institutionalised adolescents divided into intervention and control groups was conducted. Intervention involved implementation of the SSL programme. The effectiveness of the programme was evaluated based on several outcome parameters. Results: Factors including age, number of family members, perceived social support and self-esteem had significant correlations with mental wellbeing of participants. The SSL programme significantly improved the anxiety and stress levels of participants. Conclusion: SSL programme exclusively improves the mental wellbeing in institutionalised adolescents.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), super skills for life (SSL) programme
Subjects:L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:Management
ID Code:101119
Deposited By: Narimah Nawil
Deposited On:01 Jun 2023 08:27
Last Modified:01 Jun 2023 08:27

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