Effect of Psychodrama Therapy on Depression and Anxiety of Juvenile Delinquents

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.

Group Therapy, Spaces of Sharing and Psychodrama for Patients with SMI: A Review of the Literature

“…A number of studies that have examined the effect of psychodrama as a therapeutic method, have noted its efficacy in reducing depression [18,19], anxiety and stress [20,21], and treating trauma and PTSD [22,23]. The unique nature of psychodramatic group therapy is beneficial in ways that traditional psychotherapy is often inadequate.…”