Effects of Nature-Based Group Art Therapy Programs on Stress, Self-Esteem and Changes in Electroencephalogram (EEG) in Non-disabled Siblings of Children with Disabilities

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Soo-Ji Kang¹  Kwang-Hyun Baek¹  Hyon-Suh Kim² 

[1] Department of Medicine, CHA University, Gyeonggi-Do 13488, Korea;Ewha Child & Youth Development Center, Gyeonggi-Do 15541, Korea;

关键词: art therapy;    forest therapy;    disability;    EEG;    stress;    natural environment;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph18115912

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of the present study was to examine changes in brain waves, stress, and self-esteem after a continuous eight-week nature-based art therapy program in the forest in non-disabled siblings of children with disabilities. A total of 29 participants participated in this study (art therapy program group, n = 18; control group, n = 11). The art therapy program group received eight weekly sessions of art therapy lasting 60 min each. Pre- and post-test results showed positive changes in the brain function index and stress levels of the participants in the art therapy program group. On the self-esteem scale, overall and social self-esteem increased significantly. In conclusion, creative activities in the forest can increase resistance to diseases through mechanisms that relieve stress and increase self-esteem. If art therapy that emphasizes somatosensory experience, creative expression, and self-motivation is accompanied by forest activities, this combined intervention can elicit positive physical and psychological changes.

【 授权许可】

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