The Effects of Solution-Focused Group Therapy in Treatment Outcomes and Psychological Well-Being of Substance Abuse Clients
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 13
Abstract
Psychosocial interventions are varied for substance abuse treatment. The aim of the present article was to investigate the effects of solution-focused group therapy with substance abuse clients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from July 2015 through August 2015. In a quasi-experimental design, fifty-seven participants were selected and they completed a pre- and post-assessment on Treatment Outcomes Questionnaire and Clinical Outcome in Routine Evaluation. Results indicated that the participants’ treatment outcomes and psychological well-being significantly increased upon receiving solution-focused therapy. However, adaptation of its interventions, such as the miracle question and scaling technique may be necessary in response to collectivist and past-time orientation culture of Malaysian client.
Authors and Affiliations
Farhana Sabri, Melati Sumari, Marty Jencius, Jason McGlothlin
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- EP ID EP643288
- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i13/3188
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