The Effectiveness of The Strengths-Based Parent Psychoeducation Program

Yıl 2026, Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3 , 132 - 154 , 31.03.2026

Mümine Yazar , Kübra Yılmaz

https://izlik.org/JA44PJ72YA

Öz

Parents face many stress factors and may require various support mechanisms. Positive psychology is one approach that helps individuals cope with stress in a healthier way by utilizing their potential. In this context, this study aimed to examine the effect of the Strengths-Based Parent Psychoeducation Program (SPPP), which is based on positive psychology, on participants’ levels of self-compassion, gratitude, and psychological resilience, and to explore parents’ views during the experimental implementation process. This study used a convergent mixed methods design. The research was conducted in a public kindergarten in Ankara. The quantitative phase of the study used an experimental design with pre- and post-tests and included both experimental and control groups (2×2 design). Each experimental and control group consisted of eight participants. The SPPP comprised five sessions. In the program, each session lasted 75-90 minutes. The experimental implementation was conducted during the 2024-2025 academic year. Quantitative data were collected using the Gratitude Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, and Brief Psychological Resilience Scale, while qualitative data were gathered using the Self-Assessment Form. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for intra-group comparisons, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for inter-group comparisons. Qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. According to the quantitative findings, there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental group’s pre- and post-test results for self-compassion, gratitude, and psychological resilience. No significant differences were observed between the groups. Qualitative data were categorized under the themes of psychological resilience, gratitude, and self-compassion. Consequently, the SPPP, which was designed by integrating constructs such as self-compassion, gratitude, and psychological resilience, had a positive effect on these variables. Qualitative data also supported the quantitative findings.

Anahtar Kelimeler

parenting , psychological resilience , gratitude , self-compassion , mixed method

GÜÇLÜ EBEVEYN PSİKOEĞİTİM PROGRAMININ ETKİLİLİĞİ

https://izlik.org/JA44PJ72YA

Öz

Ebeveynler, birçok stres faktörü ile karşı karşıya kalmakta ve çeşitli destek mekanizmalarına gereksinim duyabilmektedir. Pozitif psikoloji, bireyin potansiyelini kullanarak bu stresle daha sağlıklı baş edebilmesine destek olan yaklaşımlardan biridir. Bu kapsamda, bu araştırmanın amacı, pozitif psikolojiye dayalı olarak oluşturulmuş Güçlü Ebeveyn Psikoeğitim Programının (GEPP) katılımcıların öz-şefkat, minnettarlık ve psikolojik sağlamlık düzeyleri üzerindeki etkisini incelemek ve ebeveynlerin deneysel uygulama süreci içindeki görüşlerini araştırmaktır. Çalışma, karma araştırma yöntemlerinden yakınsayan desende yürütülmüştür. Araştırma, Ankara’da bir devlet anaokulunda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmanın nicel aşaması, ön test-son test deney ve kontrol gruplu (2x2) deneysel desendedir. Deney ve kontrol grupları sekizer kişiden meydana gelmektedir. GEPP, beş oturumdan oluşmaktadır. Programda, her bir oturum 75-90 dakika sürmüştür. Deneysel uygulama, 2024-2025 Eğitim ve Öğretim yılında yapılmıştır. Nicel veriler, Minnettarlık Ölçeği, Öz-şefkat Ölçeği ve Kısa Psikolojik Sağlamlık Ölçeği ile nitel veriler ise Öz Değerlendirme Formu ile toplanmıştır. Grup içi karşılaştırmalarda, Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıralar Testi; gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda ise Mann-Whitney U testi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmadaki nitel veriler, betimsel analiz ile çözümlenmiştir. Nicel bulgulara göre, deney grubunun öz-şefkat, minnettarlık ve psikolojik sağlamlık ön test ve son testleri arasında anlamlı düzeyde farklılık bulunmaktadır. Gruplar arası karşılaştırmalarda ise anlamlı farklılık bulunmamıştır. Nitel veriler, psikolojik sağlamlık, minnettarlık ve öz-şefkat temaları altında toplanmıştır. Sonuç olarak; öz-şefkat, minnettarlık ve psikolojik sağlamlık gibi yapıların bütünleştirilmesiyle hazırlanan GEPP, bu değişkenler üzerinde olumlu bir etki oluşturabilmiştir. Nitel veriler de nicel bulguları desteklemektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

ebeveynlik , psikolojik sağlamlık , minnettarlık , öz-şefkat , karma yöntem

Etik Beyan

Bu çalışma, Gazi Üniversitesi Rektörlüğünün 28.05.2025 tarihli ve E-77082166-604.01-1250614 sayılı yazısında belirtilen, Gazi Üniversitesi Etik Komisyonunun 27.05.2025 tarih ve 09 sayılı toplantısında alınan onay ile gerçekleştirilmiştir (Araştırma Kod No: 2025 – 926).

Teşekkür

Eşim Oğuz Yazar'a desteğinden dolayı teşekkür ediyorum.

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