THE EFFECT OF THERAPEUTIC GROUP THERAPY TO ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AT SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS “MARSUDI PUTRA DHARMAPALA” IN INDERALAYA, SOUTH OF SUMATRA

Abstract

Background : Therapeutic group therapy can help adolescent fulfill the needs and developmental tasks positively. The purpose of this research was to knew the influence of the therapeutic group therapy on ability adolescent development of cognitive, psychosocial, moral and emotional  at Social Institutions “Marsudi Putra DharmaPala” in Inderalaya, South of Sumatra.

Method : This research  used quasi experimental pre-post test with control group design.It was conducted on 36 respondents, 18 people group intervention and 18 people the control group.

Result : The result was showed an increase in the ability of the adolescent development and differences in a meaningful manner to a group of intervention after given therapeutic group therapy with p value 0.010.

Conclusion : Research recommendation is the need for granting a stimulus and exercise attainment duty of adolescent development continuously and holistic in the form of activities therapeutic group therapy in community service.

Keywords : Adolescent, Developmental, Therapeutic group therapy