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KMID : 1022520090130010046
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Journal of Play Therapy
2009 Volume.13 No. 1 p.46 ~ p.59
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The effects of a play-based sociability enhancement program on peer relationships of children from low income female-headed families
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Jang Cheong-Eun
Yoon Ji-Hyun
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Abstract
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This study aimed at examining the effects of a play-based sociability enhancement program on the peer relationships of children from low income female-headed families. The subjects of this study were composed of first through third year elementary school students from female-headed families living in ○○ female-headed family shelter in ○○-gu, Daegu metropolitan city. Out of 18 students who, the teacher said, had trouble building and maintaining peer relationships, 6 students whose teacher-rated social skill scores were within the lowest 33% were selected as the subjects. They were divided into an experimental group and a control group, each containing 3 students. The program focused on leading children to perceive themselves positively and to develop social skills they needed when building relationships with others. Besides, utilizing the therapeutic factors of play, the program was composed to reflect the features of the elementary school students of female-headed families. Changes in the peer relationships of children from low income female-headed families were examined through the comparison of self-rated peer relationship scores and teacher-rated peer relationship scores gained from tests taken before and after the program and a follow-up test. The results of this study were as follows: First, the play-based sociability enhancement program improves the peer relationships of children from low income female-headed families. Second, the play-based enhancement training program improves the peer relationship behaviors of children from low income female-headed families. In conclusion, as this study involved only a few students, it is not appropriate to generalize the results of this study. This study, however, found that the play-based sociability enhancement program is effective in improving the peer relationship of children from low income female-headed families.
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KEYWORD
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female-headed families, peer relationships, sociability
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