اثربخشی مشاوره گروهی بر افزایش احترام به نفس دختران نوجوان دبیرستانی

Objective:The aim of this study was investigating efficacy of group counseling based on sources of self-knowledge on increasing self-esteem of high school girl students. Method: This study was an experimental one using a pre-test post-test design with control group. Participants consisted of 24 high school girl students who were selected using a multistage sampling method on the basis of the scores achieved from the Pop self-esteem test (PSI). Then, participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Participants in the experimental group were given 14 sessions of group counseling while the control group received no intervention. Both groups were tested again after 10 days of the last session. Results of self esteem test were analyzed through comparing and analysis of covariance. Findings: Group counseling based on sources of self-knowledge had increased girl students self-esteem (p<0.001). Conclusion: The students in experimental group had shown a considerable increase in their self-esteem, suggesting the efficacy of this intervention.