The Effectiveness of Empty Chair Technique on Psychological Well-being among Transgenders

Pages: 164-168
Sawani Gupta and Ayushi Gaur (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)

Transgender is remorselessly neglected community in India who faces discrimination, bullying and trauma (Mal, 2015) leading to lack of social support and social isolation (Beemyn & Rankin, 2011). Additional to this they lead to disturbed Psychological Well-being and mental health issues arising from family, peers and society (Patten & Juby, 2008). Interventions could benefit in terms of trauma, abuse, lack of self-confidence and awareness. To assess the effectiveness of Empty Chair Technique on Psychological Well-being among Transgenders. A sample of 4 Transgender individuals between the age of 20-40 years was taken, following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample was selected using purposive sampling technique and Quasi-experimental study with a between group pre-test and post-test without control group research design was used. The tool used was Psychological Well-Being Scale-42 (Ryff, 2007). The data was analysed using non-parametric statistics-Mann Whitney U test and Spearman Rank Correlation test. Results: The results showed that there was a difference was found between pre and post-test of Psychological Well-being (p= 0.05) after Empty Chair Technique. On the basis of qualitative analysis, the researcher concludes that Empty Chair Technique is an effective intervention to increase Psychological Well-being among Transgenders. This study provides a good base to use and study empty chair as therapy in India.