Date of Award

Spring 5-2007

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

EVMS School of Health Professions

Program/Concentration

Art Therapy

Committee Director

Matthew Bernier

Committee Member

Barbara Ball

Committee Member

Heather Zuchowski

Committee Member

Heidi Torres

Abstract

Domestic violence is a problem that affects an estimated six million women every year (Berry, 1998). There are many theories that attempt to explain the phenomenon such as, learned helplessness and battered woman syndrome. It is clear that the affects of domestic violence can leave lasting damage in the survivor’s ability to cope and function. One aspect that might be hindered in battered women is self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is the degree to which one believes he or she has the ability to be successful. The Self-Efficacy Scale (SES) created by Sherer, et al. (1982) was used to assess the clients’ self-efficacy. Barrier drawings described by Buchalter-Katz (1989), were collected as a pretest and posttest and were analyzed qualitatively. It was hypothesized that after participating in group art therapy, battered women would show an increase in self-efficacy on the Self-Efficacy Scale and have a more realistic understanding of the obstacles in their lives as demonstrated in the barrier drawing. The Self-Efficacy Scale did not demonstrate statistically significant results. The Barrier Drawings did show an increase in reality orientation, logical thought, and perceived control.

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