The sharing of life experience of female adolescent delinquent using expressive arts therapy in counselling sessions

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore and rmderstand the life experiences of ymmg women involved with delinquent behaviours by using expressive arts therapy. Seven ymmg women aged between 16 and 18 years old placed in the Tillills Bakti School were selected using purposive sampling. All study participants nnderwent the expressive art therapy in cmmselling groups. This study used a phenomenological method for rmderstanding the experiences of their lives better. The strategy of triangulation of data from a variety of sources such as interviews, observation and docwnent analysis were used to collect data. The findings have identified a nwnber of themes which are family dynamics, risky behaviours and criminal activities, formal education, abuse, psychological issues and appreciation of religious. The implications of the findings are also discussed