EFFECTS OF PSYCHO-SOCIAL THERAPY ON EMOTIONS OF PUPILS WITH TEMPER TANTRUM

Abstract

This study investigated effects of Psycho-social Therapy (PST) on Emotions of Pupils with Temper Tantrum (PWTT). The specific objectives were to examine the extent to which PST can be used to change the feelings and comportment of PWTT before and after treatment; using quasi experimental design, research design (Pretest-Posttest, Control Group Design). The population of PWTT in the school under investigation was 11 while the sample used was 10. Emotional Scale was the instrument used to obtain data. The data were analysed using simple mean, frequencies, percentages and tables to answer the research questions. Analysis of Covariance was used to test the hypotheses at P-value < 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that PST change the emotions of PWTT to a moderate extent. The study recommended that PST should be encouraged to change negative emotions of PWTT to positive emotions.