MYTHODRAMA GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACH FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH BEHAVIOR DIFFICULTIES
MYTHODRAMA GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACH FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH BEHAVIOR DIFFICULTIES
Author(s): Tinatin Tiabashvili, Rusudan Mirtskhulava, Marine JaparidzeSubject(s): Psychology, Clinical psychology
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: mythodrama for adolescents; behavior problems; trait EI; coping strategies;
Summary/Abstract: Mythodrama group psychotherapy approach of resolving conflict and bullying has been successful as an intervention in a school setting. This study aimed to provide further evaluation of Mythodrama group approach. A total of 97 Georgian adolescents (Mean of age = 14.65, SD = 1.76) participated in the controlled experimental study. Participants of the experimental group received a Mythodrama group intervention during a period of three months. Analyses revealed a significant increase in emotional intelligence, prosocial behavior and adaptive coping strategies in the intervention group. No significant changes were observed in the control group. The findings suggest that adolescents’ behavior, trait emotional intelligence and coping strategies can be improved using Mythodrama intervention. Follow-up research is required to reveal the persistence and replicability of the result.
Journal: Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century
- Issue Year: 12/2018
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 95-102
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
