Reducing Stress through Transactional Analysis Group Training among College Students in Kerala
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Reducing Stress through Transactional Analysis Group Training among College Students in Kerala
Latha Sreekumar 1, Dr. Rekha K . S 2
1Research Scholar, Psychology Department,
Bir Tikendrajit University, Manipur.
3 Research Supervisor, Psychology Department,
Bir Tikendrajit University, Manipur.
Abstract -
Background: Stress among college students has reached concerning levels globally, and Kerala is no exception. The state's highly competitive academic environment, combined with societal and familial expectations, places significant psychological burden on students. Transactional Analysis (TA), a well-established psychological theory and therapeutic approach, offers potential benefits for stress management through its focus on interpersonal communication and self-awareness.
Objective: This study examined the effect of a Transactional Analysis intervention on perceived stress levels among college students in Kerala, India.
Method: A randomized controlled trial design was employed with 90 undergraduate students from colleges affiliated with universities in Kerala. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 45) or a control group (n = 45). The experimental group received eight 90-minute TA group training sessions over four weeks. Perceived stress was measured using the Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10).
Results: Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) revealed a statistically significant difference between groups at posttest (F(1, 87) = 52.34, p < .001, partial eta squared = .38). The experimental group showed significant reduction in stress scores (pretest M = 24.67, SD = 5.23; posttest M = 15.42, SD = 4.18), while the control group showed minimal change (pretest M = 24.89, SD = 5.45; posttest M = 24.12, SD = 5.67).
Conclusion: The findings support the effectiveness of TA group training as a viable intervention for reducing perceived stress among college students in Kerala. These results have significant implications for campus mental health services and stress management programs in the state's educational institutions.
Key Words: transactional analysis, stress reduction, college students, perceived stress, group intervention, Kerala
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