Bibliotherapy by medical librarians for the blind females
- Autores: Maryam Shekofteh, Elaheh Ahmadi, Maryam Kazerani, Sedighe Salabifar
- Localización: IFLA journal, ISSN 0340-0352, Vol. 49, Nº. 3, 2023, págs. 564-572
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of group bibliotherapy on the self-esteem of blind females. Thirty blind females agreed to participate in the study. They were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected through the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory. A medical librarian performed an eight-session bibliotherapy intervention in collaboration with a psychological counsellor for the experimental group. After the intervention, the experimental group’s self-esteem scores were higher than the control group’s (p < 0.05). The mean self-esteem scores in the experimental group after the intervention increased significantly (p < 0.05). The highest percentage increase is related to the family and educational/ professional self-esteem subscales. Using bibliotherapy by a team of medical librarians and psychologists to improve the psychological problems of the blind and other people with disabilities is recommended.
