To Assess The Effectiveness Of Self Instruction Module On Knowledge Regarding School Phobia Among Mothers Of Primary School Children.

  • Ms. Meenu Joseph, Dr. Nutan Potdar, Merin Thomas, Mrs. Sushama Shete, Mrs. Ujwala Chopade, Mrs. Manisha Gholap, Mrs. Mayuri More

Abstract

Background:  Many children like to go to school, they like new friends, activities, change. But some children may have fear, anxiety and distress due to change.1 School phobia is a young child’s fear and refusal to attend school. It is usually considered as a manifestation of separation anxiety.2

Objective:  Study investigated the effectiveness of self-instruction method on knowledge regarding school phobia among mothers of primary school children.

Methods: One group pre-test post-test design and evaluative research approach was considered appropriate for this study. Study included 50 mothers who are having children with age group of 6-7 years studying in selected setting. Pre-test and post-test were done by using structured questionnaire. After pre-test researcher has provided self-instruction module to the mothers then post test was conducted.

Result: Result shows enhancement of knowledge was 57.4 %.

Conclusion: The finding of the study reveals that a Self-Instruction Method was effective to increase knowledge of the mothers.

Published
2020-05-15
How to Cite
Ms. Meenu Joseph, Dr. Nutan Potdar, Merin Thomas, Mrs. Sushama Shete, Mrs. Ujwala Chopade, Mrs. Manisha Gholap, Mrs. Mayuri More. (2020). To Assess The Effectiveness Of Self Instruction Module On Knowledge Regarding School Phobia Among Mothers Of Primary School Children. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(08), 4347 - 4351. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/26563
Issue
Vol. 29 No. 08 (2020)
Section
Articles