Effectiveness of A Psychoeducational Intervention on Psychological Well-Being and Stress Management Among Adults in Bhopal: A Pre-Test Post-Test Study
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Background: Mental health disorders represent a significant public health challenge in India, with urban populations facing unique stressors related to rapid urbanization, occupational demands, and socio-economic pressures. Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, has witnessed increasing mental health concerns among its residents, yet community-based psychological interventions remain limited. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured psychoeducational intervention on psychological well-being, perceived stress, and coping strategies among adults residing in Bhopal. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was adopted. A total of 60 adults (age 21–45 years) were selected from urban localities of Bhopal using non-probability convenient sampling technique. A comprehensive structured questionnaire comprising the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Brief COPE inventory was administered before and after a four-week psychoeducational intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests. Results: The mean pre-test psychological well-being score was 52.4 (SD = 8.6), which significantly increased to 68.7 (SD = 7.2) in the post-test (t = 14.32, p < 0.001). Perceived stress scores decreased from a mean of 32.1 (SD = 6.8) to 22.4 (SD = 5.9) (t = 13.87, p < 0.001). Significant improvements were also observed in adaptive coping strategies, with problem-focused coping scores increasing from 18.3 (SD = 4.2) to 24.6 (SD = 3.8) (t = 11.45, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The structured psychoeducational intervention was found to be effective in enhancing psychological well-being, reducing perceived stress, and promoting adaptive coping strategies among adults in Bhopal. The findings underscore the need for integrating community-based psychological interventions into urban public health frameworks.
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