The Effects of Sandplay Therapy on the Degree of Overdependence, Impulsiveness, and Interpersonal Problems of Smartphone Overdependent College Students
1Ph.D. Candidate of child counseling and psychotherapy, Department of Child Welfare Studies, Namseoul University 2Doctoral Course Student of child counseling and psychotherapy, Department of Child Welfare Studies, Namseoul University
모래놀이치료가 스마트폰 과의존 대학생의 과의존 수준과 대인관계문제 및 충동성에 미치는 효과
Received: January 31, 2023 Revised: March 16, 2023 Accepted: April 22, 2023
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of Sandplay therapy on smartphone overdependence, impulsiveness, and interpersonal problems in college students. A survey was conducted on 359 four-year college students, and 10 smartphone overdependent students were selected for both the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 10 sessions of Sandplay therapy. Results showed that Sandplay therapy reduced the degree of overdependence, impulsiveness, and interpersonal problems in smartphone overdependent college students. Qualitative analysis identified common themes such as “being left alone,” “a side of myself I want to hide,” and “struggling to escape.” This study highlights the potential of Sandplay therapy as a treatment program for smartphone overdependence in college students. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.
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