Implementation Study of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Enhance the Well-Being of Working Mothers

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 22K21135
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: 0908:Society medicine, nursing, and related fields
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: Sasaki Natsu 東京大学, 大学院医学系研究科(医学部), 講師 (40967056)
• Project Period (FY): 2022-08-31 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 産業保健 / 精神保健 / 母子保健 / 産業心理学

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study examined strategies for implementing Happiness Mom, a psychotherapy program for working mothers raising preschool children. Secondary analysis of data obtained from a randomized controlled trial identified the age of the youngest child (0-2 years) as a factor affecting satisfaction. In addition, focus group interviews were conducted with groups that had learned the entire program and were divided into two groups: high and low satisfaction. The results showed that motivation for learning opportunities, "personalizing" mental health, and finding parallels with work were associated with satisfaction. Based on the results of the quantitative and qualitative analyses, the following measures were identified to increase satisfaction: limiting the target group, providing prior Awareness training, and allowing learning during work hours.

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Free Research Field

産業保健

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究はランダム化比較試験ですでに効果が判明しているプログラムの社会実装を見据えて、どのような工夫を行うことで実装性を高めることができるか検討した基礎的な実装科学研究である。職場のメンタルヘルス対策として行われるインターネットセルフケアプログラムの満足度を高めるための要素を同定したことで、今後の実装やプログラム開発に実践的な示唆を与えることができた。