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Direct linkHartman, Ashley; Campenni, C. Estelle – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2022
This randomized controlled study examined the effects of creating open circle mandalas with divergent instruction type (distraction and reflection) and medium type (resistive and fluid) on state anxiety, mood, and mindfulness. The design followed a 2 (instruction type) x 2 (medium type) x 3 (time) mixed experimental design. Reflective writing…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Metacognition, Art Activities, Art Therapy
Sülün, Erkan; Olgaçer, Hüseyin; Eren, Hakki Cengiz – International Journal of Music Education, 2022
In this study, the authors evaluated the potential role of an activity-based guitar training program on reducing anxiety and providing fulfillment for younger relatives of cancer patients. Ten active members of KHYD (The Society for Relatives of Cancer Patients), between ages 11 and 17 participated in an 8-week guitar education program. The…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Anxiety, Coping, Cancer
Carsley, Dana; Heath, Nancy L. – Journal of American College Health, 2020
Objective: This study compared the effectiveness of mindfulness coloring (mandala), free drawing/coloring, and a noncoloring control activity for university students' test anxiety, and assessed the relationship of dispositional mindfulness and response to intervention on mindfulness and test anxiety states. Participants: University students (n =…
Descriptors: Test Anxiety, College Students, Metacognition, Program Effectiveness
Ashlock, Laura E.; Miller-Perrin, Cindy; Krumrei-Mancuso, Elizabeth – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2018
This study compared the effects of 4 different coloring activities on state anxiety scores to determine whether adult coloring books are as effective as other coloring activities in reducing anxiety. Participants were 160 undergraduates attending a private, Christian, liberal arts university. After engaging in an anxiety induction activity,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Art Activities
Edwards, Michelle; Adams, Eve M.; Waldo, Michael; Hadfield, O. D.; Biegel, Gina M. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2014
This pilot study evaluated the impact of mindfulness groups on 20 Latino middle school students who participated in 8-session structured groups using the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens curriculum. The participants' scores on the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale; the Self-Compassion Scale; the Perceived Stress Scale; and the…
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Middle School Students, Stress Management, Adolescents
Hillier, Ashleigh; Greher, Gena; Poto, Nataliya; Dougherty, Margaret – Psychology of Music, 2012
Music interventions are frequently utilized with those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and have shown a range of benefits. However, empirical evaluations are lacking and would be a timely step forward in the field. Here we report the findings of our pilot music program for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Evaluation of the program…
Descriptors: Music Activities, Autism, Young Adults, Adolescents
