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
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
Recommended Citation
Manabat, A. C. (1996). Effectiveness of self-esteem boosters in decreasing maladaptive behaviors of children with attention-deficit hyper-activity disorder. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/1743