The Effects of Play-Based Counseling Program in Improving Social Adjustment and Isolation Among Deprived Orphan Children

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine the effects of play based- counseling program in improving social adjustment and social isolation  among a sample of deprived orphan children. To achieve aims of the study, the researchers developed a Social Adjustment Scale (SAS) and  a Social Isolation Scale (SIS). Validity and reliability of both scales were ensured. The study sample consisted of (30) child aged (10-14) years, who were equally and randomly assigned either to an experimental or a control group. The  experimental group received a play- based counseling program, which consisted of (17) sessions for eight weeks. The control group did not receive any treatment. Post-test after one week of the last session, was conducted  by applying the  measures of (SAS) and (SIS) on both groups. The results showed that the play- based counseling program has significant effects on the two studied variables. Several recommendations were suggested