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Draw-a-Person-in-the-Rain: Does Geographic Location Matter?
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Graves, Adam; Jones, Leslie; Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2013
This pilot study examines an aspect of construct validity of the Draw-a-Person-in-the-Rain (DAPR) assessment utilizing a sample ("N" = 58) of third-grade public school children from three geographic regions of the United States (Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, and Pacific Northwest) that differ in climate and frequency of precipitation. A…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Measures (Individuals), Construct Validity, Grade 3
Scientific Art Therapy: An Integrative and Research-Based Approach.
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Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1998
Principles of art and science can be integrated to form a firmer and more socially responsible foundation for art therapy. Preliminary guidelines for systematically incorporating a scientific perspective with art therapy are presented, emphasizing the role research plays in constructing a combined knowledge base. Implications for current practice…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Research, Scientific Principles, Theory Practice Relationship
The Imagery and Expression of Anger: An Initial Study.
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Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1994
Investigated relationship between anger and anger imagery and between anger and positive action. College students (n=46) completed social action questionnaire, drawing representing anger, and Spielberger's State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. Found significant positive correlation between intensity of anger imagery and State Anger, and…
Descriptors: Anger, Art Therapy, Clinical Experience, College Students
Using Visualization and Art to Promote Ego Development: An Evolving Technique for Groups.
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Bloomgarden, Joan; Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1993
Describes procedure for promoting specific aspects of ego development in groups. Notes that procedure employs two visualization and art experiences and is guided by two therapeutic models, transactional analysis and existential therapy. Includes description of Loevinger's conception of ego development which provides larger framework in which to…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Existentialism, Group Counseling
Areas of Inquiry for Art Therapy Research.
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Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2001
Examines the tension between the particular and the general in art therapy and makes a case that the art therapist's concern with particularity does not obviate the need for research in the field. Consideration is given to two frequent stumbling blocks for beginning researchers: the use of statistics and the possibility of obtaining negative…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Inquiry, Research and Development, Research Needs
Anger Imagery and Age: Further Investigations in the Art of Anger.
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Kaplan, Frances F. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 1998
Relationships among anger, anger drawing themes, and age are investigated in this follow-up study. Data used were scores from Spielberger's State Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI) and an anger theme drawing. Chi-square and two-factor ANOVA were used. Results suggest that anger drawing theme is a function of maturity rather than level of…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Anger, Art Education, Art Expression