The Effectiveness of a Positive Approach Intervention Program on the Internalized Problems of Divorced Children

Divorce is one of the most complex social phenomena that shakes the foundations of the family, and its most destructive effects will be on children. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Positive Psychology Training on reducing internalized behavioral problems of children from divorced families . The research design was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group.The sample consisted of 40 students who were selected by available sampling method from elementary schools of Ajabshir city and then randomly assigned to two experimental (n=20) and control groups (n=20). Child Behavioral Checklist Questionnaire (CBCL) was used to collect data. For the experimental group, 15 sessions of a positivity intervention program were held for 5 consecutive weeks and the control group did not receive any intervention. The results indicated that internalizing behavioral problems of students participating in the Positive Psychology classroom significantly decreased compared to the control group. Therefore, it can be concluded that Positive Psychology Training program will reduce and assist children in internalizing problems. Consistent with the findings of the present study, the therapy based on a positive approach can be used as an effective treatment to reduce internalized disorders such as anxiety, depression, and isolation in children from divorced families.