On the Efficacy of an Intervention Program for Children

Children with traumatic exposure or experiences often develop developmental effects, which, if not appropriately addressed, may impact them longitudinally on biological and psychosocial levels. As such, this study attempted to continue the research done in a previous project which designed and tested the functionality of an intervention-based program (a form of game therapy) to help children recover from the effects of trauma. This current project tested the efficacy of the game at addressing four key skills -- interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, impulsivity/hyperactivity, and emotional regulation – all of which are addressed and incorporated into the design of the program. We expected that by assessing the program’s impact on these specific skills, we would be able to determine how effective the program is for children with various forms of trauma. We hypothesized that routinely playing the game over a set period of weeks is significantly effective at helping children to better develop their interpersonal and self-regulation skills. Due to unanticipated barriers surrounding recruitment and data collection, results are preliminary yet indicate that the program functions well, is enjoyable, and may be effective at helping children hone specific developmental skills. Future studies should build on this finding to further assess the efficacy of this program as a form of community intervention aiding with the development of those key skills and an individual’s recovery from traumatic experiences

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Work Title On the Efficacy of an Intervention Program for Children
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  1. Marisa Berner
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Work Type Masters Thesis
Publication Date 2023
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Deposited June 20, 2023

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