Arts-based therapy: a pilot program for immigrant and refugee children

IF 0.7 Q4 FAMILY STUDIES

Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2021-07-03 DOI:10.1080/17450128.2021.1966707

N. C. Burruss, Yassmin Shaltout, Clayton T. Hamilton, D. Oberti, Julie M. Linton, Callie L. Brown

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Arts-based therapy (ABT) is beneficial for children who have experienced trauma, however, little is known about its feasibility or efficacy in immigrant and refugee children. We analyzed the effects of a volunteer-led ABT program on the mental wellness of immigrant and refugee children. Weekly ABT sessions were held with 55 children, 28 of whom completed the program and surveys. Mental wellness was assessed through pre- and post-intervention surveys using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). We used Chi-square tests and Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA to examine change in high and total SDQ score, respectively. Children enjoyed meeting new people, gaining new skills, and imaginative play during ABT sessions. Most parents reported their child was happier after participating. Small improvements were seen in multiple SDQ subscales, including emotional, conduct, peer problems, and prosocial activity, although none were statistically significant (p > 0.1). This ABT program was well-received and indicates the feasibility of a volunteer-led program. Further studies should quantify the effects of art therapy interventions.

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艺术疗法:移民和难民儿童的试点项目

摘要基于艺术的治疗（ABT）对经历过创伤的儿童有益，但对其在移民和难民儿童中的可行性或有效性知之甚少。我们分析了志愿者主导的ABT项目对移民和难民儿童心理健康的影响。每周对55名儿童进行ABT会议，其中28人完成了该项目和调查。通过使用优势和困难问卷（SDQ）进行干预前和干预后调查，对心理健康进行评估。我们分别使用卡方检验和Kruskal-Wallis单因素方差分析来检验SDQ高分和总分的变化。孩子们喜欢在ABT课程中结识新朋友、获得新技能和富有想象力的游戏。大多数家长表示，他们的孩子在参与后更快乐。在多个SDQ分量表中发现了微小的改善，包括情绪、行为、同伴问题和亲社会活动，尽管没有统计学意义（p>0.05）。该ABT计划受到了好评，表明了志愿者主导计划的可行性。进一步的研究应该量化艺术治疗干预的效果。

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期刊介绍： Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies is an essential peer-reviewed journal analyzing psychological, sociological, health, gender, cultural, economic, and educational aspects of children and adolescents in developed and developing countries. This international publication forum provides a much-needed interdisciplinary focus on vulnerable children and youth at risk, specifically in relation to health and welfare issues, such as mental health, illness (including HIV/AIDS), disability, abuse, neglect, institutionalization, poverty, orphanhood, exploitation, war, famine, and disaster.