英文摘要 |
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) on peer relationships and interpersonal social skills of disadvantaged children. The study adopted the nonequivalent pretest-posttest control of quasi- experimental design method, and used a summer after-school care program organized by a certain welfare institution in Nantou County for the field study. According to their community's location, participants in the program were divided into an Interpersonal Relationship Group and a Recreational Activities Group. Research subjects were elementary school children from disadvantaged families, ranging from fourth to sixth grade with a total of 25 children. RDI theory was the basis used in designing group content for the Interpersonal Relationship Group, while conventional Group Recreational Activities were provided for children in the Recreational Activities Group.This study found that children of the Interpersonal Relationship Group showed higher scores in the interpersonal relationship development phase and more positive-attitudes toward peer relationships than children of the Recreational Activities Group. In addition, children of the Interpersonal Relationship Group regarded that their interpersonal social skills had positive changes. Finally, the researcher offered recommendations on RDI planning and the after-school care program. |