A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Cognitive Behavior Play Theraphy On The Level Of Self Efficacy Among Intellectual Disability Children

Abstract

Aims and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate an effectiveness of cognitive behavior play theraphy on self efficacy among intellectual disability school age children Background: Intelllectual disability is not a disease .it is also known as normal learning disability and mental retardation . it is generalized neuro developmental disorder charecterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning      It is defined by low level IQ under 70 percentage.In addition to deficit in two or more adaptive behaviour that affect every day.We are concentrating  thire cognitive behaviour therapy it is contributing the both component relating to mental function and one relating to an individual functional skills in their daily environment. Intellectual disability disorder should have a some important signs can include Delay in reaching or failure to achieve milestonesi motor skils development. Slowness learning to talk or continued difficulties with speech and language skills after starting to talk

Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of cognitive behavior play theraphy on self efficacy among intellectual disability children.

Methodology: A non randomized controlled study was conducted among 150 childrens who is intellectual disability children at at selected disability care center The participants were selected using non  randomization technique. The data collection tools consisted of demographic variables, , albert bandura efficacy scale by descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results: Cognitive behavior play theraphy on self efficacy ,   which   showed   a statistical significance, F(1,138) = 123.89 p=.001, partial        = .473. Within the experimental group analysis of repeated measures ANOVA proved a greater statistical significance F(1,138) = 0.327, p< .001, partial    =.002. The between group effect size of .473 represents moderate statistical significance between two groups and within group effect size of .002 shows the no statistical significance in the experimental group. The experimental patients showed a significant decrease in the pain compared to the control group.

Conclusion: The study reveals that theimproved self efficacy , were maintained nominal level among majority of the intellectual disability children when compared with the control group which proved that cognitive behavior play theraphy was effective for the study participants.