Effects of interpersonal relational role analysis on nursing students' depressive symptoms and coping styles

Purpose This study aims to investigate the effects of interpersonal relational role analysis (IRRA) on nursing students' depressive symptoms and coping styles. Design and Methods This study was conducted with randomized controlled, pretest-posttest control group design, and follow-up test patterns (n = 10). Findings As a result, IRRA had a positive effect on nursing students' depressive symptoms and coping styles. Practice Implications Psychiatric nurses and other mental health professionals can readily use IRRA to help reduce depressive symptoms in groups with mild to moderate depressive symptoms and to develop effective styles to cope with stress.