The Effectiveness of a Play-Based Program in Reducing Aggressive Behavior among Children from Dismantled Families
by: Nader A. Jaradat , Dhia'a Yousef AbuEswailem
Abstract:
The current study is concerned with studying the effectiveness of a play-based program in reducing aggressive behavior among children from dismantled families. The study population consisted of (20) children from Zarqa Governorate, and the study sample consisted of (20) children who were chosen randomly. To obtain the results of the study, the sample was divided into an experimental sample consisting of (10) children, and a control sample consisting of (10) children. The study tackled the issue of effectiveness of a play-based program in reducing aggressive behavior among children from dismantled families. The researchers designed a scale for measuring aggressive behavior in children, and the scale obtained good levels of validity and reliability. A statistical analysis was conducted. The results showed, after applying the program, the effectiveness of the program in reducing aggressive behavior among children. The results were discussed in relation to their consistency with previous studies, and several recommendations were made to assist this group in adapting to society.
Keywords:
Aggressive behavior
play-based program
children from dismantled
families
Children
