Building Psychological Strengths: A Study on the Effectiveness of Psychological Capital Workshops in Improving Adaptive Behavior Among Patients with Physical Disabilities

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological capital workshops in enhancing adaptive behavior among patients with physical disabilities. It explored how interventions focusing on optimism, hope, resilience, and self-efficacy could influence the adaptive capabilities necessary for navigating life with a physical disability. A randomized controlled trial design was employed, involving 30 participants with physical disabilities, divided equally into intervention and control groups. The intervention group underwent a structured psychological capital workshop comprising ten sessions, each lasting 75 minutes. The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3), was utilized to measure adaptive behavior at baseline, post-intervention, and at a four-month follow-up. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27, employing repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Bonferroni post-hoc tests to assess changes over time within and between groups. The intervention group exhibited significant improvements in adaptive behavior from baseline to post-intervention and maintained these gains at the four-month follow-up. In contrast, the control group showed no significant changes in adaptive behavior across the same periods. The analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the psychological capital workshops, with significant differences in adaptive behavior scores between the intervention and control groups, particularly notable in the post-intervention and follow-up assessments. Psychological capital workshops significantly enhance adaptive behavior in individuals with physical disabilities, highlighting the potential of psychological interventions in rehabilitation programs. By focusing on developing psychological strengths, such as resilience, hope, optimism, and self-efficacy, individuals with physical disabilities can achieve better adaptive outcomes, improving their quality of life and ability to navigate daily challenges.