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Korean Academy of Anxiety Disorders (대한불안의학회)
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The Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on Victims of School Violence as Assessed by the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for Children and Adolescents (CAPS-CA) : A Preliminary Study

임상가용 아동 및 청소년을 위한 외상 후 스트레스장애 척도를 통한 학교폭력 피해아동의 인지행동집단치료 효과 : 예비연구

  • Kim, Hyoung-Wook (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Kim, Tae-Hyoung (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Eun, Hun-Jeong (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Choi, Mal-Rye (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Kwon, Tae-Wan (Department of Psychiatry, Maeumsarang Hospital) ;
  • Ku, Jeong-Il (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Cho, Soo-Jin (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital)) ;
  • Song, Ok-Sun (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Presbyterian Medical Center (Jesus Hospital))
  • Received : 2007.08.04
  • Accepted : 2007.08.23
  • Published : 2007.10.31
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Abstract

Objective : The present study was carried out in order to assess the effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT) on victims of school violence, as assessed by the CAPS-CA. Methods : The subjects were 14 children who had experienced school violence and were subsequently diagnosed with PTSD and partial PTSD using the Clinician-Administered PTSD scale for Children and Adolescents (CAPS-CA). Seven children agreed to participate in CBGT, and they received 10 sessions of therapy. After CBGT, both the CBGT and non-CBGT groups were assessed using the CAPS-CA and School Adaptation Test. Results : The study results showed significant decreases in avoidance (p=0.010) and hyperarousal in the CBGT group (p=0.009) following the completion of CBGT. The analysis of school adaptation showed that there was a significant improvement in peer relationships after CBGT in the CBGT group (p=0.045). Conclusion : CBGT is effective in improving PTSD symptoms in children who experience school violence and subsequently suffer from PTSD.

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