The Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behvior Program in Reducing Abussive Behaviors Among of a Sample of Refugees Mothers In Zaatari Camp

Abstract

The study examined effectiveness of rational emotive behavior Counseling program in reducing abussive behaviors of a selected sample of Syrian Refugee Mothers practicing aggressive behavior againest their children. Sample consisted of (32) women who obtained the highist scores on The Abussive Behavior Scale were selected and randomly assigned to the experimental group (16 mothers) and control group Control group (16 mothers.To achieve aim of the study, the researchers developed a scale of Abussive Behaviors. The second tool was the rational emotive behavior counseling program include 17 sessions based on Ellis theory.Findings of the study showed significant change in the behavior of mothers in the experimental group by 98.49% according to The post- test.In addition, statistically significant difference at the level (α=0.05) attributed to the implementation of this program were enssured. Applying the counseling program to othere abusive mothers is recommended.