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The Effectiveness of Group Sandplay Therapy on Quality of Peer Relationship and Behavioral Problems of Korean-Chinese Children in China

  • Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy
  • Abbr : JSST
  • 2018, 9(2), pp.61-80
  • Publisher : Korean Society for Sandplay Therapy
  • Research Area : Social Science > Psychological Science > Counseling Psychology / Psychotherapy

Lee, Yeoreum 1 Jang, Mi Kyung 2 Jonghee Shim 3

1아름아동청소년상담센터
2남서울대학교
3University of New Hampshire

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ABSTRACT

This study is to investigate the effectiveness of group sandplay therapy on quality of peer relationship and behavioral problems of Korean-Chinese children in China and to interpret meaning of sandpictures made by them. Utilizing a mixed-method design, twelve participants (mean age=11.50 years, 50% females) were assigned to three experiment groups with four participants in each group and another 12 children (mean age=13.50 years, 50% females) were assigned to the control group. A total of 8 sessions of group sandplay therapy were provided 2~3 times per week for 80 minutes per session. The quantitative results indicated that the group sandplay therapy improved quality of peer relationship and decreased behavioral problems. The qualitative results revealed several common themes such as emptiness, disconnection/separation, concealment, hinderance/obstruction, connection, upbringing, integration/adaptation. Limitations as well as implications for future research are discussed. Keywords : Group Sandplay Therapy, Korean-Chinese adolescents, Quality of Peer Relationship, Behavioral Problems

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