Effects of Horticultural Therapy Programs on Depression and Self-esteem in Released-Convicts
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: This study carried out to identify effect of horticultural therapy programs (HTP) on the changes of depression and self-esteem in released-convicts.HTP were conducted once a week total 4 times (each time 60 minutes) from 7 November to 28, 2016 on 13 released-convicts coming Korea rehabilitation agency Gwangju Jeonnam branch.Measurement methods were used scale of depression, scale of self-esteem, Form for evaluation of HTP.As a result, the mean value of depression was decreased to 11.2 after HTP compared with 17.4 before HTP and there was statistically significant difference (p=.013).And HTP in grade of self esteem was increased to 16.1 after HTP compared with 12.1 before HTP and there was statistically significant difference (p=.001).The result of this study indicated that the horticultural therapy programs has positive effects on depression and self-esteem in released-convicts.
Authors: Hyo Kyoung Kim, Song Sook Na, Hyang Hee Kim
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2729429666