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Psychodynamic university counseling: which factors predict psychological functioning after intervention?
Anna Maria Speranza1, Costanza Franchini1, Maria Quintigliano1
1Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology, and Health Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|May 26, 2023
Summary
University counseling significantly improves student well-being. Affective state variables, not personality traits, predict successful outcomes in counseling interventions for students.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Higher Education
Background:
- University counseling centers are vital for student development.
- Students increasingly utilize these services for psychological support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate changes in psychological functioning pre- and post-university counseling intervention.
- To identify psychological variables predicting counseling intervention outcomes.
Main Methods:
- 122 students receiving university counseling services participated.
- Measures assessed personality traits and state variables (anxiety, hopelessness, depression).
- Linear Mixed Models and multiple regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in OQ-45 scores post-intervention indicated improved well-being.
- Personality traits did not predict intervention outcomes.
- State variables significantly predicted psychological well-being improvements.
Conclusions:
- Affective difficulties play a crucial role in predicting counseling effectiveness.
- Intervention outcomes are influenced by students' current psychological state.
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