Date of Award

Spring 5-2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

EVMS School of Health Professions

Program/Concentration

Art Therapy

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand the perception of art therapy as portrayed through the media. Two studies were conducted with two facilitated via online surveys and one focus group. All participants were college students from Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University. A sample of 14 volunteers participated. It was hypothesized that adolescents from both groups would use art as an effective and desirable means of personal communication and expression.

Results are based on qualitative analysis of data from two questionnaires, pre and post, which included perceptions toward art therapy prior to viewing media sources and perceptions of art therapy post viewing. The six central findings in this study were 1) which media source was most informative; 2) portrayal of art therapy; 3) definition/knowledge of art therapy; 4) perceptions of art therapy post viewing material; 5) curiosity; and 6) implications for the profession; and limitations and implications for further research. Further research might seek to extend awareness of how to better market art therapy through the media in order to become a well-known profession.

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DOI

10.25777/3khr-eh65

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