Korean Journal of Social Welfare (한국사회복지학)
- Volume 48
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- Pages.302-332
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- 2002
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- 1229-5132(pISSN)
The Efficacy of Solution Focused Group Therapy Program with Juvenile Delinquency Under Probation
보호처분을 받은 비행청소년에 대한 해결중심 집단프로그램의 효과성 연구
- Song, Sung-Ja (Kyonggi University) ;
- Chung, Moon-Ja (Yonsei University)
- Published : 2002.02.28
Abstract
This study aimed at finding out the effectiveness of Solution-Focused Group Therapy Program in reducing delinquents' problematic behaviors and increasing their self-esteem, impulse control, communication with the parents and bettering their daily life habits. Thirty one male delinquents under probation from a Probation Center in Seoul were chosen and given a Solution-Focused Group Therapy for 30 hours. For a comparison purpose another 31 male delinquents were chosen from the same Center. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Program, items were selected and used from Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale. Youth Outcome Questionnaire Self Report 2.0, Brief Family Therapy Center-Child/Teen Solution Identification Scale. Participants' and parents' self-reports on participants' changes and session progress records were also used for qualitative evaluation. The results showed some positive changes in participants' self-esteem, self-control, communication style with parents, and daily life habits. No illegal act was reported after nine months upon this Program, which posits this type of Solution-Focused Group Therapy Program as a viable solution for the prevention and recidivism of juvernile crimes.
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