@article{ref1,
title="Management of self-concept, disruptive behavior and aggression through art and behavior therapy among internally displaced children",
journal="Journal of Ayub Medical College",
year="2021",
author="Gul, Ruqaia and Irshad, Erum and Amjad, Rabia",
volume="33",
number="1",
pages="105-108",
abstract="BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to explore the occurrence of aggression, disruptive behavior and nature of self-concept among internally displaced and un-displaced children. This study also examines the effectiveness of art therapy and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique of behavior therapy in the treatment of psychological problems among internally displaced children. <br><br>METHODS: In this cross-sectional study a semi-structured interview and Beck Youth Inventory for children and adolescents (2nd edition) were used for assessment. The sample comprised 192 internally displaced and 90 un-displaced children. After taking formal permission from head of the schools, internally displaced children were assessed in their schools arranged for them at Jalozi camp, whereas un-displaced children were assessed at different schools of settled areas in Peshawar. Independent sample t-test was used to analyze mean differences, standard deviation and t-values. <br><br>RESULTS: Results supported the hypothesis. Internally displaced children showed higher levels of aggression (39.38±6.60) with t (280) = 8.57, and disruptive behavior (40.97±3.90) with t (280) = 6.76, and lower levels of self-concept (48.71±8.31) with t (280) = -15.32. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Internally displaced children showed high levels of aggression and disruptive behavior, whereas their self-esteem was lower than the un-displaced children. This study also provides support to the idea that art therapy and technique of behavior therapy can be helpful in treatment of post trauma psychological issues in children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1025-9589",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}