A Case Study Research: Effectiveness of Storytelling based on the Social Stories of Gary on Social skills of Children with Conduct Disorder

Document Type : Original Article

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1 1. Msc in psychology, Department of psychology, Tabriz university, Tabriz, iran.

2 Phd in psychology, Department of psychology, Tabriz university, Tabriz.

10.22098/jpc.2025.15892.1265

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Aim: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of utilizing social stories in story therapy to enhance the social skills of 8-10-year-old boys with behavioral disorders.

Method: The current research utilized a single-case experimental design with a single baseline. The statistical population consisted of 8-10-year-old boys with behavioral disorders in Zanjan city during 2020-2021. Following the baseline period, participants underwent a 10-session story therapy program based on social stories, with a 1-month follow-up. Three male students aged 8-10 with behavioral disorders and poor social skills were chosen from elementary schools in Zanjan province using the CSI-4 and Social Skills Rating Scale (Truscott, 1989).

Results: The results revealed that story therapy involving social stories effectively enhances the social skills, communication, and social competence of children with behavioral disorders. The findings indicate that these stories are beneficial in improving the social skills of children with behavioral disorders. The results were sustained during the 1-month follow-up period following the completion of treatment.

Conclusion: The Story-therapy has impacted four aspects of an individual and has resulted in enhancement. The narrative has successfully conveyed information and facilitated the problem-solving procedure, consequently influencing the cognitive aspect. It has influenced the emotional aspect through emotional healing and fostering hope, the interpersonal aspect through the establishment of human connections, and lastly the personal aspect by promoting a deeper self-awareness and comprehension of one's issues.

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