Not applicable.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group participates in a 10-session training program (each session lasting 60 minutes, held once a week). The sessions are conducted in a group form
Sponsors
Islamic Azad University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
4 Years to 6 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being in the age range of 4 to 6 years Enrollment and regular attendance of the child in kindergarten or preschool Showing signs of aggression or temperament problems based on a standardized questionnaire or parent/teacher report The child’s ability to understand simple instructions and participate in play Parents’ willingness and ability to attend intervention sessions and complete research instruments
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of severe psychiatric or developmental disorders, such as severe autism spectrum disorder or moderate to severe intellectual disability Use of psychiatric medications by the child during the past three months that directly affect mood and behavior Concurrent participation in similar therapeutic interventions (such as play therapy or other specialized counseling) that may influence the study outcomes Serious physical problems (such as neurological or sensory-motor disorders) that prevent the child from actively participating in play therapy activities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Temperament. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Cloninger’s Temperament Questionnaire – Przibik, Surakich, & Wetzl.;Aggression. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Aggression Questionnaire.;Play Therapy. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Parent–Child Interaction-Based Play Therapy Protocol. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArezoo Saeedi
Islamic Azad University
Outcome results
None listed