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KMID : 0897520180230020015
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Journal of Korean Association of Social Psychiatry
2018 Volume.23 No. 2 p.15 ~ p.25
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Theraplay-Based Group Therapy for Juvenile Delinquents : A Randomized and Controlled Trial in Korea
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Han Ji-Hye
Lim Yoo-Li
Yun Ji-Hye
Youn Mi-Won
Kim Bong-Seog
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Theraplay-based group therapy with juvenile delinquents.
Methods : From January?April 2016, 30 participants of Seoul Reformatory who had Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with three other comorbidities were randomly assigned to either a Theraplay treatment group or a control group. Every participant completed pre- and post-test self-reporting questionnaires to include the Korean Youth Self-Report (K-YSR), the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, a self-control rating, a self-esteem scale, and the Children's Depression Inventory. We offered 21 Theraplay sessions for the treatment group and offered recreational play for the control group during the test period.
Results : Only the Theraplay treatment group showed statistically significant enhancements in school functioning (p=0.043). The Theraplay treatment group improved in their self-esteem scores (p<0.001) while the control group showed a decrease in these scores (p=0.036). A comparison between the groups regarding changes from baseline to endpoint scores for certain variables showed significant differences for self-esteem, delinquent behavior, and externalizing behavior (p<0.001, p=0.023, p=0.023, respectively).
Conclusion : The adolescents who received Theraplay displayed significant changes in their school functioning and self-esteem scores. In order to generalize the results of this study, it is important that future studies include female adolescents and a more diverse range of psychopathology.
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KEYWORD
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Juvenile, Delinquency, Theraplay, Questionnaires, Randomized controlled trial, Adolescents
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