Soleimankhan S, Johari Fard R, Hafezi F. (2024). The effectiveness of play therapy with an attachment approach on self-regulation and resilience of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Tehran.
Journal of Childhood Health and Education.
4(4), 103-118. doi:
10.32592/jeche.4.4.103 URL:
http://jeche.ir/article-1-180-en.html
1- PhD student in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
2- Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University
Abstract: (733 Views)
Background and Aim: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of play therapy with an attachment approach on self-regulation and resilience of male students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Methods: In terms of the purpose of this research, it is an applied research, which is a semi-experimental type with a pre-test-post-test and a control group and a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population of the present study consists of all the 9-11-year-old male students of the elementary school who referred to counseling and psychology centers due to symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the academic year of 1401-1402.To select the research sample, 20 people were selected for each group in the form of a purposive random sample and randomly assigned to two experimental and control groups.In order to collect information, Connors Parent Form Questionnaire, Self-Regulatory Learning Leaders Questionnaire, and Social-Emotional Capabilities and Resilience Scale were used.The experimental group underwent play therapy with an attachment approach (10 sessions of 60 minutes). Results: Data analysis was done using the statistical test of univariate analysis of covariance.The results showed that play therapy with an attachment approach leads to the improvement of self-regulation and resilience in the post-test phase And this effect in the follow-up phase also led to the improvement of self-regulation and resilience, which shows the continued effectiveness of play therapy with an attachment approach. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, the implementation of play therapy with an attachment approach for students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder can increase their self-regulation and resilience.
Type of Study:
Applicable |
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Special Received: 2023/11/28 | Accepted: 2024/01/13 | Published: 2024/02/2