Title of article :
The Psychological Rehabilitation impact through Dohsa-Hou method on motional performance and peers relationship self-efficacy of children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Author/Authors :
Kordi Tamandani, Farzaneh Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran , Rigi Kooteh, Behzad Department of Clinical Psychology - School of Clinical Psychology - University Of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences - Tehran, Iran , Mehrpoor, Zahra School of Science and Psychology - Islamic Azad University Branch of Zahedan - Zahedan, Iran
Abstract :
The aim of the present research was to study the psychological rehabilitation impact through Dohsa-Hou on motional performance and peer relationship self-efficacy of children suffering from ADHD at Zahedan City. Methods: The research is semi-experimental including pre-test, post-test and follow-up in two experiment and control groups. The statistical population of this research includes all children suffering from ADHD. 30 children 7-9 suffering from ADHD were selected through sampling. Fifteen children were assigned in control group and 15 children were assigned in experiment group randomly. Furthermore, another assessment was conducted through post-test and follow-up at the end. Dohsa-Hou treatment duration was 12 sessions in experiment group (3 sessions per week) and follow-up was conducted one week after the post-test. Data from questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS-19 software and descriptive and inferential tests. Results: The results of MANCOVA analysis showed that psychological rehabilitation through Dohsa-Hou method has caused to increased motional performance and self-efficiency promotion of children suffering from (ADHD) in relationship with their peers (p≤0.01). Conclusion: Dohsa-Hou method is an effective treatment for promotion of their motional performance and self-efficiency in relationship with their peers.
Declaration of Interest: None
Keywords :
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , Self- Efficacy , Rehabilitation
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics