Training of a robot-based psychological intervention program to prevent inappropriate touching of children

Abstract

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a robot-based psychological intervention on the prevention of inappropriate touching of children. The trial was registered in the International Clinical Trial Registry Platform with the registration id of ISRCTN17186302. Results In this study, the intervention had a positive effect on inappropriate sexual care in elementary school children (P < 0.01). Moreover, education on sexual care heightened children’s knowledge about inappropriate touch (P < 0.01). Conclusion According to the results, the robot-based psychological intervention had an impact on children’s sexual care. It is suggested that this method be applied by counselors and psychologists as a therapeutic approach.

Keywords

• Inappropriate touching
• Prevention
• Psychological intervention
• Robot-based