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The efficacy of psychodrama in the treatment of oppositional and defiant adolescents

This study attempted to validate psychodrama as a treatment for oppositional and defiant adolescents. Twenty-four high school students with conduct problems were randomly assigned to a psychodrama group or a waiting list control group. The treatment group received psychodrama therapy for 12 weeks. Personality and task performance tests were administered to the participants in both groups before and after treatment to estimate differences in impulsivity, empathy, and self-esteem. Parents' and teachers' rating scales were administered at the same two times to evaluate observable changes in the disruptive behaviours of the participants. Differences in the pre- and postmeasures within and between groups were analysed and the results demonstrated statistically significant interaction effects in impulsivity scores and oppositional ratings.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:QMM.19531
Date January 2003
CreatorsSingal, Sally
PublisherMcGill University
Source SetsLibrary and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
Formatapplication/pdf
CoverageDoctor of Philosophy (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology)
RightsAll items in eScholarship@McGill are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated.
Relationalephsysno: 002021319, Theses scanned by McGill Library.

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