Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Group
Guidance Program depending on Elliss Theory in irrational thinking in
reducing depression and improving adjustment for eleventh grade
students in Amman city.
The population of this study consisted of all students in eleventh
grade, (103) students. To indentify the objectives of the study, the
sample which consisted of (30) students was chosen purposefully. It
was divided into two groups: an experimental group which received
Group Guidance Program and a control group which was not exposed
to the program.
The result of ANCOVA indicated significant differences
between the experimental group and the control group in reducing
depression; however, it indicated insignificant differences between the
above mentioned groups in reducing adjustment.