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ArticlePsychiatry investigation2025

Effects of the Mindful Somatic Psychoeducation Program on the Mental Health of Unmarried Mothers: A Randomized Control Trial.

So-Jung Kim, Jae-Hon Lee, Hwi-Young Cho, Inkyoung Park

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So-Jung KimDepartment of Sports Science, University of Suwon, Hwaseong, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Hon LeeDepartment of Psychiatry, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
Hwi-Young ChoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Inkyoung ParkDepartment of Sport Science, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea RS-2022-NR074290
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objectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of the mindful somatic psychoeducation program (MSPP) on the mental health of unmarried mothers.

methodsSixteen unmarried mothers with children aged 0-5 years were randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG, n=8) or control group (CG, n=8). The IG participated in an 8-week MSPP, while the CG maintained their usual routines. Pre- and post-assessments included the Resilience Quotient (RQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Physical Self-Description Questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney U tests. Qualitative interviews were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological method.

resultsThe IG showed significant improvements in self-regulation, positivity, and overall resilience (p<0.05). Anxiety and depression levels significantly decreased (p<0.05), and self-esteem improved (p<0.05), while no significant changes were found in the CG. Qualitative findings revealed: 1) changes in the soma (e.g., improved posture, pain relief), 2) enhanced mind-body integration (e.g., emotional regulation through breath and movement), and 3) increased mindfulness and self-regulation (e.g., reduced self-blame, improved parenting responses).

conclusionThis study confirmed that MSPP helps unmarried mothers experience positive changes in physical, psychological, and social variables. These results serve as empirical foundational data for expanding the application areas of the MSPP and for research aimed at promoting the health of unmarried mothers.

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