Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a play-based program on reducing the effects of student’s abuse and to improving their self-esteem. To achieve this goal, a sample was selected and composed of 60 male and female abused students. They were divided into two groups: control group and experimental group which both consisted of 30 students. The experimental group was divided into two groups: the first consisted of 15 male students, while the second consisted of 15 female students. The measure of exposure to abuse and the self-assessment scale were applied as an anterior and posterior test of both experimental and control groups. The experimental group was only exposed to training through the training program.
 After completing the data collection, the means and standard deviations of the performance of the experimental and control groups were calculated on the study scales. The multivariate variance analysis was also conducted to identify the impact of the training program on gender. The results of this study showed statistically significant differences at the mean level (α ≤ 0.05) between the performance mean of experimental and control groups. These differences were in favor of the experimental group that improved their level of self-esteem and decreased the level of exposure to abuse. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) between the female and male performance means.
Highlights
The phenomenon of child abuse is not the result of contemporary age, but it is old in many human societies, where it attracts Arab and international scholar attention
Statistics indicate that injuries caused by violence and child abuse cost at least 4% of gross domestic product (GDP), in addition to the bitter physical and psycho-emotional suffering of these children
Since the topic of child abuse is very important, this study aims at raising awareness of the problem of child abuse, establishing preventive and curative programs to reduce its prevalence, and shedding light methodologically on the most appropriate treatment interventions with children who have attended these programs, which may contribute to better planning and working with them, to help them reduce abuse and improve their self-esteem
Summary
The phenomenon of child abuse is not the result of contemporary age, but it is old in many human societies, where it attracts Arab and international scholar attention This is evident through international conventions and legislations, research and studies that have spotted this issue, and discussed forms of abuse (Physical, Emotional and Negligence) with varying degrees. We find the role of the family in reconciling these conflicting forces, to create a balance of discussion and dialogue with children to understand their needs and requirements, so that children do not have to satisfy these needs abroad This balance is the basis for all parenting, through which the final outcome of a child’s behavior is generated. This behavior, in which the social integration of the child is achieved, provides the child with a stable social environment that is balanced and conducive to the child’s education and the love of others, and many values, traditions and attitudes of tolerance or intolerance (Chen & Li, 2000)
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