The Effect of Psychodrama on the Level of Assertiveness in Neglected and Abused Adolescents

Authors : Çağlar Şimşek, Ejder Akgün Yıldırım, Arşalus Kayır

Pages : 103-111

Doi:10.56061/fbujohs.1177927

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Publication Date : 2024-05-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to examine the effect of psychodrama on the level of assertiveness in neglected and abused adolescents. The population of the study consisted of 21 adolescents and the sample consisted of 13 volunteer adolescents between the ages of 14-18, determined by purposeful sampling technique. The study was conducted between March - May 2017 in child support centers. Psychodrama sessions lasted twice a week for 9 weeks, each session for 3 hours; a total of 18 sessions of psychodrama were conducted. Measurements were carried out before and after psychodrama practice as pre and post-tests. Rathus Assertiveness Schedule (RAS) was used as a data collection tool. After psychodrama, the assertiveness scores of adolescents increased compared to before psychodrama.Psychodrama is an effective method to increase the assertiveness levels of adolescents.
Keywords : İhmal, istismar, psikodrama, atılganlık, ergenler