Personal construct group work with school-based adolescents: Reduction of risk-taking

Abstract

Personal construct group work was used with adolescents in schools to reduce risk taking. The literatures on the outcomes of interventions, especially in relation to HIV risk taking, and that of group work with adolescents are described. Some applications of personal construct concepts to adolescents and risk taking are made. The study in which this group work is being evaluated is also described. An account of the concepts underlying this personal construct group therapy is then provided. Some suggestions about how to conduct this personal construct group work with adolescents are made, in terms of aim, membership, the provision of structure, and the role of the leaders. Qualitative analysi..