The Effectiveness of Individual Intervention Based on Reality Therapy in Individuals Under Probation Due to Substance Use
Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1080/24732850.2024.2420690
- Journal Name: Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Keywords: locus of Control, probation, psychological Needs, Reality therapy, responsibility
- Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Affiliated: No
Abstract
ÖZET: The aim of this research is to examine the effectiveness of individual intervention based on reality therapy in individuals under probation due to substance use. While conducting the research using the mixed-method approach, a single-subject experimental design was employed in the research’s quantitative dimension and employed a case study was done in its qualitative dimension. Two females and five males participated in the research. It was found that following the experimental intervention, there was a tendency for all participants to experience an increase in the levels of love/belonging, power and entertainment needs, as well as partially meeting freedom needs and increasing internal locus of control and responsibility levels.