Effects of Group Forgiveness Counselling Program on the Aggression and Interpersonal Relationships for 6th Grade Elementary School Students |
김정남1, 이은영2 |
1계명대학교 2태전초등학교 |
집단 용서상담 프로그램이 초등학교 6학년의 공격성 및 대인관계에 미치는 효과 |
김정남1, 이은영2 |
1계명대학교 2태전초등학교 |
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Abstract |
Objective The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of group forgiveness counselling program on the aggression and interpersonal relationships for 6th grade elementary students.
Methods From March 2nd to May 24th of 2011, eighteen 6th grade students were participated at an elementary school in D city and were divided into an education group (9 students) and a non education group (9 students). Group forgiveness education program was provided to the education group for 8 weeks and questionnaire survey about aggression and interpersonal relationships were carried out before and after the education. The follow-up questionnaire survey was carried out four weeks later.
Results After the application of group forgiveness education program education group showed a lower aggression score than the non education group (p<0.05). However interpersonal relationships scores increased in the both groups (p<0.05). Four weeks later the education group showed a lower aggression score and a higher interpersonal relationship score than the non education group (p<0.05).
Conclusion This result shows that the group forgiveness counselling program is a very useful intervention in the 6th grade elementary school students resulting in a decreased aggression and increased interpersonal relationships. Further study will be required to develop the continuous and systematic program of the group forgiveness counselling. |
Key Words:
elementary school student, forgiveness education program, aggression, interpersonal relationship |
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