Liu C, Xie Y, Xu Y, Song Z, Tang J, Shen J, Jiang Z, Shen C, Zhan X, Zheng C. Assessing the stress-relief impact of an art-based intervention inspired by the broaden-and-build theory in college students.
Front Psychol 2024;
15:1324415. [PMID:
38356766 PMCID:
PMC10864434 DOI:
10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1324415]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Background and objectives
This study's primary objective is to investigate the impact of art-making on the mental well-being of college students, who often experience heightened stress during their initial university years.
Methods
Employing a comprehensive methodology, combining interviews and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), the research aimed to assess whether a four-week art-making intervention can effectively alleviate stress levels among college students. In the experimental group, participants engaged in a variety of art-making activities, including freehand drawing, clay modeling, and crafting.
Results
The results revealed that, in the pre-test, there were no significant differences between the experimental and control groups for each assessed indicator. However, in the post-test, significant differences emerged across all indicators. Further analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in stress perception among the experimental group participants between the pre-test and post-test phases.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this study provides compelling evidence that art-making has the potential to foster positive personal development and significantly reduce stress levels among college students.
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