Effects of a Horticultural Therapy Program on Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy Among Male Adolescents in Youth Shelters

• 발행기관: 인간식물환경학회
• 저자명: Sun Hee Lee
• 간행물 정보: 『인간식물환경학회지(JPPE)』제28권 제3호, 287~295쪽, 전체 9쪽
• 주제분류: 자연과학 > 자연과학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.30

국문 초록

Background and objective: To verify the effectiveness of horticultural therapy in addressing psychological problems during adolescence, this study examined how horticultural therapy can improve male adolescents’ self-esteem and self-efficacy. Methods: This study investigated the effects of a horticultural therapy program on adolescents residing in a youth shelter in J City. A total of 16 male adolescents participated in this study. Eight were assigned to the experimental group, whichreceived 12 horticultural therapy sessions; the remaining eight formed the control group. Self-esteem and self-efficacy scales were used to measure the outcomes. Results: The self-esteem scores of the experimental group significantly increased from pre-test (M = 2.61, SD = 0.53) to post-test (M = 3.01, SD = 0.43; t = -2.57, p < .05), while the control group showed no significant change (t = -1.66, p > .05). In contrast, self-efficacy scores showed no significant differences in either groups after the program (t = -1.45, p > .05). These findings suggest that the horticultural therapy program was effective in enhancing self-esteem among male adolescents in youth shelters. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the horticultural therapy program effectively enhanced self-esteem of male adolescents residing in a youth shelter, although its impact on self-efficacy was limited. The structured activities focusingon plant care appeared to promote emotional stability and self-awareness among participants. Further research is neededto explore the long-term effects of such programs and their applicability to diverse adolescent groups.

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emotional stability horticultural therapy nonverbal interaction therapeutic intervention vulnerable youth