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This study aims to identify the effects of Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group counselling (TF-CBTGC) towards depression in bully victims among students. The research design used was quasi experiment in time series. The research sample consisted of 32 students (16 males and 16 females), who were chosen through purposive sampling in the state of Selangor. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 42 and Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Group Counselling module were the instruments for this research. The quantitative data in this experimental research were analysed with SPSS Version 20. Mean descriptive statistics, percentage, standard deviation, and t-test inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Results from the research shows that Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Group Counselling module is able to decrease the severity of depression among the students who are bully victims, based on their gender. To conclude, by using pairing t-test, it is proven that there is a significant difference on depression between the PRT, PT1, PT2 and PT3 time interval for male bully victims which are: {PRT and PT1( t (15) = 6.86, p < .05)}, { PT1 and PT2 (t (15) = 7.49, p < .05)}, {PT2 and PT3 (t (15) = 5.09 , p < .05), and {PRT and PT3 (t (15) = 9.72 , p < .05)}. While for female bully victims, the results show:, {PRT and PT1(t (15) = 6.40, p < .05 )}, { PT1 and PT2 (t (15) = 3.59, p < .05)}, {PT2 and PT3 ( t (15) = 6.13, p < .05)} and {PRT and PT3 (t (15) = 10.81 , p < .05)}. Based on the analysis of the results, it is shown that Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Group Counselling module has helped to decrease the depression level of students who are bully victims. Implication of this research is its ability to indirectly enhance counsellors’ efficiency and give new input in overcoming depression among bully victims. An awareness in helping bully victims should be cultivated among counsellors as the victims have to suffer a profound impact on their lives due to bullying.
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To Cite this Article: Ishak, N. H. B., Jais, S. M., & Bistamam, M. N. (2020). The Effects of Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group Counselling (Tf-Cbtgc) Towards Depression In Bully Victims Among Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(10), 887-896.
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