Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Based Physical Play on Children’s Empathy
Study Overview
This study aimed to see if a sports game intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy could improve empathy in children with intellectual disabilities.
Methodology
A total of 31 children aged 7-8, diagnosed with intellectual developmental disorder, participated in the study. They were divided into two groups:
- Experimental Group: 17 children underwent an 18-week sports game intervention.
- Control Group: 19 children participated in regular physical activities without the intervention.
To measure the impact, the Griffith Empathy Measure (GEM) questionnaire was used before and after the intervention.
Key Findings
Initially, there were no significant differences in empathy scores between the two groups. However, after the intervention:
- The experimental group showed significantly higher empathy scores.
- They outperformed the control group in post-test scores.
Conclusion
The cognitive-behavioral therapy-based sports game intervention is effective in enhancing empathy skills in children with intellectual disabilities.
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