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KMID : 1022520070110010089
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Journal of Play Therapy
2007 Volume.11 No. 1 p.89 ~ p.107
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The effects of group theraplay program for children with maladjustment on their adjustment to preschool
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Heo Jin
Lee Jin-Suk
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Abstract
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The study carried out a group Theraplay program for 5-year old children to enhance their relationships with teachers and peer group, and their adjustment to preschool routines. The subjects of this study were 5-year old children(18) and they were divided into experimental group(9) and control group(9). The group Theraplay program was carried out for the experimental group in 12 sessions over 6 weeks and for 30-35 minutes for each session. It was found that the group Theraplay program increased intimacy, but reduced conflict and dependency in teacher-and-child relationships. In addition, the experimental group showed increase in sociability, pro-social behaviors and leadership in its peer group relationships. The adjustment to preschool routines of the experimental group was also increased. In addition, according to the analysis of their behavioral changes during their participation in the group Theraplay program, the children with maladjustment changed to positive ways, for example, growing sense of self, establishing a good relationship with others, enhanced sense of self-respect and cooperation with peer group. Therefore, it was verified that the program helps children with maladjustment enhance their relationships with teachers and peer group, and brings out their adjustment to preschool routines. These findings indicate that the group Theraplay program have an effect on the improvement of the adjustment of children with maladjustment to preschool by helping them enhance their relationships with teachers and peer group.
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KEYWORD
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adjustment to preschool routines, children with maladjustment, peer relationship, teacher-child relationship, the group Theraplay
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