미술치료가 고립아동의 자아존중감 및 또래관계에 미치는 영향에 관한 단일사례연구

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of art therapy on the self-esteem and peer relationships of an isolated child. The study subject was a third-grade student attending C Community Child Center in Seoul. She was not confident and did not fit in with her peers. We performed twenty sessions with the child once a week for one hour. The results were as follows: First, art therapy had a positive impact on the self-esteem of the child. We observed that her self-esteem score increased in posttest compared to pretest, and there were also positive changes in her art diagnosis test. During the middle, late and terminal periods of art therapy, the child exhibited a sense of pride and accomplishment, expressed her acceptance of reality and hope for the future, and revealed an inner strength to overcome difficulties. Second, art therapy had positive impact on the peer relationships of the child. We observed a decrease in her social and emotional isolation scores, and both self-rated and teacher-rated friendship relations scores increased in posttest compared to pretest scores. During the late and terminal periods of art therapy, the child began to consider other people, and she recognized the necessity of friends and forming groups.