The Effect of Psychodrama on University Students' Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage Levels

Selda Polat; Burcu Ceylan

doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1777433

The Effect of Psychodrama on University Students' Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage Levels

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of psychodrama group interventions on university students’ self-esteem and self-sabotage levels. Methods: The study was conducted using a pretest-posttest control group experimental design. The sample consisted of a total of 40 university students, 20 in the intervention group and 20 in the control group. The intervention group participated in 12 psychodrama group sessions, while no intervention was applied to the control group. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Self-Handicapping Scale. Results: In the intervention group, the self-esteem score increased from 15.05±2.76 to 23.20±4.35, while the self-sabotage score increased from 55.45±10.20 to 81.45±11.23 (p<0.001). Conclusion: An increase in self-esteem scores was observed among participants after the psychodrama group sessions. In addition, psychodrama sessions raise awareness of self-sabotaging behaviours.

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Supporting Institution

None

Project Number

2024/05

Ethical Statement

This study has been reviewed for ethics approval (dated 29.05.2024 and number 2024/05).

Thanks

We thank the students who participated in the research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mental Health Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Selda Polat ^*
0000-0002-1360-401X
Türkiye

Burcu Ceylan
0000-0002-0795-6174
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 16, 2026

Submission Date

September 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: January, February, March 2026

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1777433

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA48EG48CZ

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Polat S, Ceylan B (January 1, 2026) The Effect of Psychodrama on University Students’ Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage Levels. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 17 January, February, March 2026