The purposes of this study are to experiment a domestic violence offenders intervention program which is based on integrated model, and to provide practical basement for development of Korean wife abuser intervention program. This group program was l...
The purposes of this study are to experiment a domestic violence offenders intervention program which is based on integrated model, and to provide practical basement for development of Korean wife abuser intervention program. This group program was leaded by 2 therapists-one main leader and one co-leader-and 1 observer, and consisted of 8 sessions, each session for 4 hours. The program was delivered to 47 wife abusers who live in Gwangju· Chonnam, and was carried out total 4 times for 1 year. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated through pre-test, post-test, and general opinions of program. Major findings are as follows: First, participants` general opinions of program were very affirmative. Second, marital satisfaction, marital communication, and self-esteem showed a significant increase showing positive change. Third, attitude toward wife abuse and hostility were significantly decreased. Therefore, we suggest our experimental study will be able to provide a practical basement for future development of intervention program for Korean wife abuses.