Effect of Psychodrama Therapy on Depression and Anxiety of Juvenile Delinquents

Authors

  • Niharika Sharma Research Scholar, Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalya, Hardwar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/%2010.25215/0501.124

Keywords:

Psychodrama, Depression, Anxiety, Juvenile Delinquent

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study the effect of psychodrama therapy on depression and anxiety level of juvenile delinquent. 20 juvenile delinquents were selected through accidental sampling from reformatory school of Gorakhpur (U.P.). The subjects were participated in an eight-session psychodrama therapy plan for 8 weeks in a group.  In order to collect data, the Beck depression inventory II and Zung self rating anxiety scale was applied. Data analysis was performed by paired t test. The t test results revealed that there is a significant difference between psychodrama and depression and anxiety of juvenile delinquent. Psychodrama therapy significantly decreases the level of depression and anxiety of juvenile delinquent.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Niharika Sharma. (2022). Effect of Psychodrama Therapy on Depression and Anxiety of Juvenile Delinquents. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 5(1). https://doi.org/ 10.25215/0501.124