The Effects of Completing Mandalas on Mood, Anxiety, and State Mindfulness
Art Therapy January 2, 2020 C. Campenni, Ashley Hartman
Abstract This randomized controlled study examined effects of mandala (structured and unstructured) and instruction (directed expression and free expression) on state anxiety, mood, and state mindfulness. Participants included 69 undergraduates randomly assigned to one of four conditions following anxious mood induction. The design followed 2 (mandala) X 2 (instruction) X 3 (time) mixed...