Bibliotherapy experiences of female undergraduate students in Taiwan

This study described the bibliotherapy experiences of female undergraduate students in Taiwan, particularly the effects of bibliotherapy on their self-healing and growth. Twelve female undergraduate students aged 18–25 years from three universities participated in this study. Several themes were emerged from data analysis: (1) enriching connotations, expanding cognition and improving self-understanding; (2) soothing emotions, healing, and developing self-compassion; (3) correcting deficiencies and solving problems; and (4) the process of bibliotherapy. The implications of the present findings are presented.