Effect of Guided Imagery on Depression in Male Inmates
Daftar Isi:
- Objective: To examine the effect of Guided Imagery on depression among corruptors in prison. Method: The study was a Quasi- Experimental two group pre-and post - experimental design, with 32 samples for experimental and control groups. Subjects in the experimental group were asked to practice Guided Imagery within the group for 10 sessions three times a week over the 4 week treatment period. Subjects from the control group received daily activities. According to ethical considerations, after finished of this study they were given guided imagery to reduce their depression signs and symptoms. Data were collected from the prisoners at Correctional Institution Sukamiskin Bandung Indonesia, from August to September 2014. Results: Guided Imagery demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in depression (p=0.041) on the experimental group compared with the control group. Conclusion: Guided Imagery is a powerful, simple and economic intervention to reduce depression symptoms. The study found that the experimental group experience less depression than the control group. This study can be applied to other correctional institutions to reduce depression among prison inmates. Father studies are recommended to explore the effectiveness of guided imagery on depression among prison inmates.