Adolescent Self-Disclosure

How might an adolescent be facilitated to self-disclose in a counseling interview? This research undertook the task of studying this rather neglected area in the literature on adolescents, psycho- therapy, and self-disclosure. Adolescents, and in particular those with learning difficulties and/or behavior problems, are in need of methods to facilitate self-expression. The major purpose of this research was to verify the efficacy of three factors facilitating self-divulgence: psychotherapeutic techniques, individual and group conditions, and themes. The findings responded to how adolescents may be facilitated to self-disclose.