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The feasibility of a spirituality-based wellness program on stress reduction and health behavior change
Description
Introduction: Several faith-based or faith-placed programs have focused on the physical dimension of wellness in efforts to improve health by increasing physical activity and improving diet behaviors. However, these programs were not designed to intervene on the mental dimension of wellness which is critical for stress reduction and health behavior change. Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of a spirituality-based stress reduction and health behavior change intervention using the Spiritual Framework of Coping (SFC) model. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental one group pretest posttest design. The study was a total of eight weeks conducted at a non-denominational Christian church. Participants were recruited from the church through announcements and flyers. The Optimal Health program met once a week for 1.5 hours with weekly phone calls during an additional four week follow-up period. Feasibility was assessed by the acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, integration, and limited efficacy of the program. Analysis: Frequencies for demographics were assessed. Statistical analyses of feasibility objectives were assessed by frequencies and distribution of responses to feasibility evaluations. Limited efficacy of pretest and posttest measures were conducted using paired t-test (p <.05). Results: The Optimal Health Program was positively accepted by participants. The demand for the program was shown with average attendance of 78.7%. The program was successfully implemented as shown by meeting session objectives and 88% homework completion. The program was both practical for the intended participants and was successfully integrated within the existing environment. Limited efficacy changes within the program were mostly non-significant. Conclusion: This study tested the feasibility of implementing the Optimal Health program that specifically targeted the structural components of the Spiritual Framework of Coping Model identified to create meaning making and enhance well-being. This program may ultimately be used to help individuals improve and balance the spiritual, mental, and physical dimensions of wellness. However, length of study and limited efficacy measures will need to be reevaluated for program success.
Date Created
2012
Contributors
- Walker, Jenelle R (Author)
- Swan, Pamela (Thesis advisor)
- Ainsworth, Barbara (Committee member)
- Chisum, Jack (Committee member)
- Fleury, Julie (Committee member)
- Hooker, Steven (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
ix, 140 p. : ill. (some col.)
Language
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.15114
Statement of Responsibility
by Jenelle R. Walker
Description Source
Retrieved on July 19, 2013
Level of coding
full
Note
Vita
Partial requirement for: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2012
Note type
thesis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-99)
Note type
bibliography
Field of study: Exercise and wellness
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