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    J Korean Acad Nurs. 2013 Oct;43(5):649-657. Korean.
    Published online Oct 31, 2013.
    https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2013.43.5.649
    © 2013 Korean Society of Nursing Science
    Original Article

    Effectiveness of Enneagram Group Counseling for Self-identification and Depression in Nursing College Students

    Jeong Seop Lee,1 Jeong Ah Yoon,2 and Keong Jin Do1
      • 1Department of Nursing, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.
      • 2Department of Nursing, Jungwon University, Goesan, Korea.
    • Address reprint requests to: Yoon, Jeong-Ah. Department of Nursing, Jungwon University, 85 Munmu-ro, Goesan-eup, Goesan 367-700, Korea. Tel: +82-43-830-8854, Fax: +82-43-830-8679, Email: yja9476@jwu.ac.kr
    Received February 08, 2013; Accepted August 13, 2013.

    Abstract

    Purpose

    The purpose of this study was to examine effects of enneagram group counseling program on self-identification and depression in nursing college students. Three groups, categorized by how the students solve their conflicts, were selected to identify changes from the program.

    Methods

    A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group and pre posttest design was used. Participants were assigned to the experimental group (n=30) or control group (n=33). The experimental group participated in enneagram group counseling program for 38 hours through eight sessions covering four different topics. Collected data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, t-test, and Wilcoxon signed rank test.

    Results

    Total self-identity score for the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups for depression scores. The Assertive and Compliant groups demonstrated significant change in self-identification while the Withdrawn groups did not reveal any change.

    Conclusion

    Results indicate that the enneagram group counseling program is very effective in establishing positive self-identification for nursing college students who face developmental crisis and stressful situations. It is also expected that this program would be useful to enhance the students' confidence through a deeper understanding and acceptance of themselves.

    Keywords
    Enneagram; Group counseling; Nursing college student; Self-identity; Depression

    Tables

    Table 1
    Contents of the Enneagram Group Counseling Program

    Table 2
    Homogeneity Test for General Characteristics of the Participants (N=63)

    Table 3
    Homogeneity Test for Dependent Variables (N=63)

    Table 4
    Differences of Self-identity and Depression between the Groups (N=63)

    Table 5
    Comparison of Self-identity and Depression between Enneagram types in Experimental Group (N=30)

    Notes

    This study was supported by the Hanyang University Medical Research Support Center Clinical Research Collaboration fund in 2011(No. 20111666).

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    MeSH Terms
    Depression*
    Program Evaluation*
    Self Concept*
    Counseling
    Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
    Female
    Humans
    Male
    Students, Nursing/psychology
    Universities
    Young Adult
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