| Authors | Akram Dousti1, Jaffar Pouyamanesh, Ghorban Fathi Aghdam, Asghar Jafari |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences |
| Presented by | Uuiversity of Kashan |
| Page number | 19-28 |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2018 |
| Journal Grade | ISI |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
Abstract
Introduction: the purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of play therapy on
reduction of symptoms of insecure attachment and separation anxiety of preschoolers.
Method: the present study was experimental with a control group design and included pre-test,
post-test. Sampling was purposeful in which 20 preschoolers from Garmsar preschools and
kindergartens who were received high score in pre-test were selected and randomly divided into 2
groups (experimental and control). The instruments that used as pre-test and post-test were RADQ
and CSI-4 questionnaires. The Experimental group received 8 sessions of group play therapy
weekly and the control group received nothing. After sessions both groups participated in post-test
and the data were collected. Analysis of the data was done by descriptive and inferential analysis
such as covariance analysis. Results: the result showed that play therapy was effective on reduction of symptoms of insecure attachment and separation anxiety. Conclusion: The application of play therapy is effective on reducing level of separation anxiety and problems of insecure attachment in preschool children. It could be concluded that considering the capabilities of group play therapy, its application in decreasing children's anxiety and emotional, behavioral and interaction deficits, is effective and by this intervention they can promote personal and social adjustment.
tags: insecure attachment, separation anxiety, play therapy, preschoolers