Effectiveness of Art Therapy on Aggressive Behavior and Self-Esteem Among Children with Learning Disorders

  • Hasan Alam F
  • M. Atia M
  • A. Hassan R
  • et al.
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Abstract

Children with learning disorders are often apathetic, inattentive, and have low self-esteem; additionally, aggressive behavior is still a common occurrence that can impair their social, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual development. The current study aimed to investigate the effect of art therapy on aggressive behavior and self-esteem among children with learning disorders. Methods: A quasi-experimental (one group pretest-posttest design) was utilized in this study. The study was conducted at Shebin Elkom, Menoufia Governate. The selected centers (Al Basma Association center and Ebny center for children with special needs) are both centers for children with disabilities. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 children who attended previously selected centers for treatment and follow-up. Data were gathered by the following tools (1) The Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS), (2) The child Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (CRSES), in addition to demographic characteristics as child age, gender, academic level and parent age. Results: Following art therapy, the majority of the children of learning disorder (85%) displayed little aggressiveness. In addition, 61% of children show normal self-esteem post intervention, and there was a statistically significant difference in self-esteem before and after art therapy. Conclusion: Art therapy reduces aggressive behavior and increases self-esteem in children with learning disorders. Recommendation: Rehabilitation pediatric nurses and parents of children with learning disorders should receive in-service training on the value of art therapy and how to use it to reduce violent behavior and enhance children's self-esteem.

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Hasan Alam, F., M. Atia, M., A. Hassan, R., I. Rashed, N., & A, Abd Elrazek, F. . (2022). Effectiveness of Art Therapy on Aggressive Behavior and Self-Esteem Among Children with Learning Disorders. Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 13(2), 2080–2096. https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhc.2022.284878

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