The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy in Alleviating Classroom Disruptive Behavior in Schooled Adolescents

Abstract

This study research paper aimed to verify the effectiveness of a treatment program based on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing technique (EMDR) in alleviating classroom disruptive behavior in a sample of schooled adolescents. To achieve the aim the researchers used the quasi- experimental approach. The study sample consisted of (24) male and female students. The study sample consisted of an experimental group (12 students) and a control group (12 students).The treatment tools were a Class Riot Behavior Scale designed by (AZIZ Khaled) in addition to the EMDR treatment program which consisted of 12 treatment sessions. The results of the study confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed treatment program, in reducing classroom disruptive behaviour. The findings have also showed that the impact of the programme was effective after both the treatment period and the post-test measurements.