The Effects of Reality Therapy-based Adult Group Play Therapy on Self-Esteem and Depression in Victims of Domestic Violence

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of reality therapy-based adult group play therapy on self-esteem and depression in women victims of domestic violence. To confirm the effectiveness of the program, 7 women living in a short-term shelter for victims of domestic violence in S-city were formed as an experimental group by convenience sampling method. A self-report scale was used to measure self-esteem and depression, and the collected data were analyzed through SPSS. The program reflects the basic elements of Glasser's RWDEP system. And the contents were structured so that all the process is done through play. The program consisted of a total of 10 sessions and was conducted once a week for 120 minutes. As a result of the study, reality therapy-based adult group play therapy had a significant effect on improving self-esteem and reducing depression in female victims of domestic violence. There were differences in the presence or absence of effects in the sub-factors of depression. Negative attitude and difficulty in performance decreased significantly after participating in the program. However, there was no significant change in physical factors. The above results were discussed, and directions for developing the program were suggested.