Effectiveness of self-esteem boosters in decreasing maladaptive behaviors of children with attention-deficit hyper-activity disorder

Date of Publication

1996

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education major in Guidance and Counseling

Subject Categories

Counseling

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Abstract/Summary

The efficacy of the Self-esteem Boosters in decreasing the maladaptive behavior of children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is tested in this study. This study used the single case design which was also known as the N of 1 design (Cohen and Mansion, 1985). The researcher utilized the experimental type ABAB design. The subjects of the study were 8-year old girls with an attention problem called Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The findings of this study showed that when Self-Esteem/Boosters were implemented in Treatment 1, a decrease in the frequency of maladaptive behaviors in comparison to observation 1 was detected. When Treatment 2 was implemented, a decline in the frequency of the behaviors was again noted. Also, observations made by the teachers confirmed the change in the subjects' behavior.The study presented the following conclusions:1. Self-esteem Booster, as a technique, helped more children who were hyperactive and impulsive than those who were distractible 2. Self-esteem Booster had improved the self-esteem of the subjects such that those with low self-esteem produced greater changes in their level of self-esteem that those who already had a high level of self-esteem and,3. Improved self-esteem was accompanied by reduced Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder of the subjects.

The following recommendations were made:1. A replication of the study be undertaken to establish a generalization of the data. Since the subjects in this study are females, it will be best to have males as subjects, too 2. The Self-esteem Boosters treatment be tested and employed to help children/individuals increase attention span and,3. An intensive study on the long-range effect of Self-esteem Boosters be undertaken to further strengthen the efficacy of such a treatment.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02531

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

102 leaves

Keywords

Self-esteem; Attention deficit disorders; Hyperactive child syndrome; Minimal brain dysfunction in children; Behavior disorders in children; Behavior therapy for children

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