A study of the effects of group therapy on a drug user's self-esteem
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of group therapy on self-esteem on a substance abuse client. It was hypothesized that participation in group counseling would increase the client's self-esteem. This study was conducted over a four-week (4-week) period with instruments admini...
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ndltd-auctr.edu-oai-digitalcommons.auctr.edu-dissertations-35662015-07-29T03:05:08Z A study of the effects of group therapy on a drug user's self-esteem Scruggs, Gregory L. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of group therapy on self-esteem on a substance abuse client. It was hypothesized that participation in group counseling would increase the client's self-esteem. This study was conducted over a four-week (4-week) period with instruments administered during individual sessions. The results showed a significant increase in self-esteem levels monitored by Index of Self-esteem and a decrease in depression monitored by Generalized Contentment Scale. Findings indicate that the client experienced improvement. 1992-07-01T07:00:00Z text application/pdf http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2014 http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3566&context=dissertations ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center Social Work |
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of group therapy on self-esteem on a substance abuse client. It was hypothesized that participation in group counseling would increase the client's self-esteem. This study was conducted over a four-week (4-week) period with instruments administered during individual sessions. The results showed a significant increase in self-esteem levels monitored by Index of Self-esteem and a decrease in depression monitored by Generalized Contentment Scale. Findings indicate that the client experienced improvement. |
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