International Chinese students’ experiences of participating in mandala-based art therapy in Korea: a phenomenological study

Frontiers in Psychology

Psychology

Kyung Soon Ko¹  Ya Nan Mo² 

[1] Department of Creative Arts Psychotherapy, Jeonju University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea;Independent Researcher, Taiyuan, China;

关键词: international Chinese students;    South Korea;    mandala;    art therapy;    phenomenological study;    study abroad;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1263754

 received in 2023-07-20, accepted in 2023-09-25,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundAlthough China and South Korea share a similar East Asian culture, owing to major social and cultural differences, international students encounter several difficulties, which can lead to various psychological problems.ObjectiveTo explore the experiences of eight Chinese doctoral students in South Korea participating in mandala-based art therapy.MethodData for this phenomenological study were gathered through individual interviews and visual art from April 5 to 20, 2022. The MAXQDA software program was used for data analysis.ResultsThe data analysis results yielded 355 codes, 53 subcategories, and 17 categories. Five final themes emerged: (a) sealed lips by others’ eyes, (b) inner exploration and outward expression, (c) healing power of the mandala, (d) filling the inner space together, and (e) opportunities to understand art therapy.ConclusionThe researchers hope that completing this intervention will enable participants to complete their studies more effectively and achieve their ideals as well as future career goals, helping them ultimately return home safely with both personal and academic growth.

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