A study of self-efficacy towards high-care junior high students by integrating with group horticulture therapy counseling project and Jing Si Aphorism

• Main Authors: Chuang, Hsiu Chen, 莊秀貞
• Other Authors: Chang, Ching Yuan
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/34379569426334852694

碩士 === 慈濟大學 === 教育研究所 === 104 === Abstract The purposes of this study are to (1) design a group counselling project that enhances self-efficacy of high-care junior high students by integrating with horticulture therapy and Jing Si Aphorism. (2) probe into the implementation, difficulties, and handling strategies of the project. (3) analyze the effects of self-efficacy after conducting the project. (4) provide the references of horticulture therapy to counsellors of junior high level in terms of the results of this study. This study focuses on qualitative research, investigating 8 high-care students of junior high school (5 males and 3 females). The way of small group counselling is used in the study. The methods of group counselling project integrates with horticulture therapy and Jing Si Aphorism, the questionnaire of high school students’ self-efficacy, the interview record of participants and reflective journals of the researcher are all included. The project conducts 90 minutes, once a week, 12 times in total. First, the researcher analyzes the data from pre- and post-test of high-care students’ self-efficacy, and then interpreting the participants’ feelings and thoughts with qualitative data after carrying out the project.The results are as follows: 1. .This project integrates with horticulture therapy and Jing Si Aphorism. By conversing with plants, and the spirit of Jing Si Aphorism: learning thought doing, awaken through learning. The aim is to generate self-empowerment and enhance participants’ self-efficacy in the end. 2. There are some difficulties encountered by participants in the process: （1）. Jing Si Aphorism is beyond participants’ comprehension. They feel Jing Si Aphorism is dull. （2）. Jing Si Aphorism is hard for participants to refer to their personal experiences. There are handling strategies: （1）. Listening one’s heart, and quieting the mind. （2）. Being their cheer leaders. （3） .Making good use of love languages All participants are getting better and hold a positive attitude towards the project. 3. The results of qualitative data show that participants get significant improved on career and interpersonal development. The scores of post-test on academic performance, interpersonal development, career development, and fitness performance are higher than pre-test of the self-efficacy questionnaire in the quantitative data, which indicates that participants’ self-efficacy has been developed. In general, this project has positive effect on cultivating self-efficacy. To sum up, in light of the results of this study, some suggestions have been provided for teacher-counsellors who are interested in further research. Key words: Jing Si Aphorism, group of horticulture therapy, high-care student, self-efficacy