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Child-centered group play therapy: Impact on social-emotional assets of kindergarten children

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Child-centered group play therapy: Impact on social-emotional assets of kindergarten children

Authors & Publication Information:

Cheng, Y. & Ray, D.C. (2016). Child-centered group play therapy: Impact on social-emotional assets of kindergarten children. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 41(3), 209-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2016.1197350

Findings

Factorial ANOVA results indicated a statistically significant interaction effect on SEARS-P Total score, Social Competence subscale, and Empathy subscale indicating positive impact of CCGPT with medium effect sizes. SEARS-T indicated no statistically significant differences between groups with a small effect size. Group size held similar results.

Sample Characteristics

N = 43 children identified with social or emotional concerns

  • Age: 5-6; M = 5.14
  • 70% male, 30% female
  • 44% Latine, 33% White, 23% Black
Study Characteristics

Group CCPT

  • 15-16 sessions
  • 2x weekly; 30minutes
Measurements

SEARS-P Social and Emotional Assets and Resilience Scales – Parent
SEARS-T Social and Emotional Assets and Resilience Scales – Teacher