Effects of Supportive Group Therapy in Association with the Network Creation through Line Application on Depression in Adolescent Single Mothers

Abstract

This research is quasi-experimental research using two groups with pre-experiment and post-experiment data collection. The objective was to study the effects of using support groups and networking via the Line application concerning depression in single adolescent mothers. The sample group were 30 teenage mothers who came for prenatal care at Lam Lukka Hospital with ages ranging from 15 to 19 years old who experienced depression ranging from low to high levels. 15 people were randomly assigned to the experimental group, and the remaining 15 were assigned for supervision. Data collection instruments include Beck’s depression assessment form and the support group and networking via the Line application. Results reveal that the participants’ depression scores after attending support group therapy and network-building via the Line application were lower than pre-treatment results by a statistical significance of .05. The depression scores between the experimental group who joined support groups and networking via the Line application and the supervision group receiving normal care were significantly different at .05. Hence, the program’s effectiveness should be continuously monitored upon carrying out activities after a period of 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months to see further results so as to provide solutions and appropriate assistance.