Efficacy of a Single Session Mindfulness-based Art Therapy Doodle Intervention
Patricia D. Isis, Rebecca Bokoch, G. Fowler, Noah Hass-Cohen
Art Therapy April 18, 2023 DOI: 10.1080/07421656.2023.2192168 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post intervention study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 71 |
| Population | General community sample of adults |
| Intervention | Mindful doodling |
| Duration | Single two-hour workshop |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | A single session of mindful doodling significantly increased mindfulness, mindful creativity, and positive emotions, and decreased negative emotions. |
Abstract
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a single session mindfulness-based art therapy doodle intervention may support and improve: (a) mindfulness, (b) mindful creativity, and (c) positive and negative emotional states. A general community sample of 71 adult participants engaged in the mindful doodling virtual two-hour workshops. Based on retrospective methods from participant self-reported perceptions before and after the workshop, there were statistically significant increases in ratings of mindfulness, mindful creativity, and positive emotions, as well as decreases in negative emotions (p < .05). The results suggested the potential efficacy and clinical benefit of this single session art therapy intervention for promoting mindfulness, creativity, and positivity in the community.
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