Effectiveness of brief group counseling in reducing the depression level of female prisoners from Lahore jail

ABSTRACT

The present study explored the significance of brief group counseling in reducing the depression level of female prisoners from Lahore Jail, a short questionnaire was devised to understand the Psycho-social and sexual problems of female prisoners. Pre and Post counseling strategy was followed. A small group consisting of six subjects identified as depressed [using 'Beck depression inventory, urdu version'] was selected for this research. Twenty-four counseling sessions were given to this small group. Each session lasted for 60 minutes and was arranged, thrice a week for a period of 2 months. Beck depression inventory was re-administered individually to assess the post-counseling depression level of female prisoners. t-test was performed. The result [t = 16.27. d f = 5, P < 0.05] indicate the effectiveness of brief group counseling in reducing the depression level of female prisoners from Lahore Jail