The Effects of a Children’s Post-Traumatic Stress for in Childcare Facilities

Abstract

This study aims to verify the effect of reducing post-traumatic stress by identifying post-traumatic stress of children in child care facilities and providing effective group programs. Among the 28 children in childcare facilities residing in Chungcheongnam-do, 14 people in the experimental group and 14 people in the control group were targeted. To measure PTSD symptoms, the Posttraumatic Diagnostic Scale (PDS) was used. For data analysis, x², Mann-Whitney U analysis and Wilcoxon signed rank test were performed using the SPSS 25.0 statistical program. The results of the study are: First, it can be seen that the homogeneity of post-traumatic stress. Second, for post-traumatic stress, the average rank of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group. Third, in order to prove that the effectiveness of the post-traumatic stress program in the experimental group is maintained in the follow-up test, so the follow-up results were maintained. In conclusion, the need for systematic support for early intervention and follow-up management regarding post-traumatic stress and trauma experiences of children in child care facilities is emphasized. Post-traumatic growth programs should be actively implemented.