Clinical Psychology: Research and Practice Innovations

Clinical Psychology: Research and Practice Innovations"

The Effect of Attachment-Based Therapy on Oppositional Deficit Symptoms in Girls with Attachment Problems

Authors
Marzieh Jahan-Bakhsh
Mohammad-Hossein Bahadouri
Sholeh Amiri
Azar Jamshidi
10.22075/jcp.2017.2069
Abstract
Introduction: Multidimensional and complex nature of children`s behavioral problems requires assessment and usage of modern treatments. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of attachment-based therapy on oppositional deficit symptoms in girl students of primary school who had attachment problems.
Method: The method of this research was experimental. The target samples were 32 individuals of 388 second and fourth grade students of primary school that had highest scores on attachment problems and oppositional deficit symptoms. Evaluation implemented using Randolph attachment disorder questionnaire (RADQ) and Ontario mental health test. Mothers were presented in 10 group sessions of attachment-based intervention and its effect investigated in their girl`s rate of oppositional defiant symptoms.
Results: Since obtaining a higher score in oppositional defiant disorder represents severity of the symptoms, it can be seen that the mean post-test and follow up scores of oppositional defiant in the experimental group is significantly lower than that of the control group (P
Keywords
Attachment-Based Therapy
oppositional defiant disorder
Attachment Problems

  • Receive Date 29 January 2017
  • First Publish Date 29 January 2017
  • Publish Date 22 December 2011