EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION MODEL FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH OBESITY

Obese adolescent girls have a higher risk of developing depression, which can significantly affect quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Psychoeducational Transformation Model as a depression prevention strategy. A quasi-experimental method was used with a pre-posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 58 obese adolescent girls, divided into two groups, namely intervention and control. The results showed that Psychoeducational Transformation Model significantly improved the knowledge, attitudes, and actions to prevent depression in obese adolescent girls (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the intervention group showed greater improvement compared to the control. These results supported the effectiveness of the Psychoeducational Transformation Model as a depression prevention strategy. It can be concluded that the Model was effective in increasing understanding and preventing depression. In addition, the involvement of various parties in the adolescent support system is key to creating an environment that supports mental and emotional health.Keyword: Psychoeducational Transformation, Adolescent Girls, Obesity, Depression, Youth Support System