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Does Coloring Reduce Anxiety? Comparing the Psychological and Psychophysiological Benefits of Coloring Versus Drawing
Empirical Studies of the Arts ( IF 1.675 ) Pub Date : 2020-05-06 , DOI: 10.1177/0276237420923290
Nicole Turturro 1 , Jennifer E. Drake 2
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In this study, we compared the psychological and psychophysiological benefits of coloring to drawing as a means of distraction versus expression. Participants were 60 undergraduates who experienced an anxiety induction. We then randomly assigned them to color a design, draw a design (distract), or draw to express their negative thoughts and feelings. Anxiety was measured before and after the anxiety induction and after drawing. Heart rate, respiratory sinus arrhythmia, and skin conductance were measured throughout the testing session. Finally, participants completed a flow and enjoyment questionnaire. All three activities reduced anxiety and decreased heart rate and increased respiratory sinus arrhythmia with no differences across conditions. Those in the draw a design condition enjoyed the activity more than those in the draw to express condition. We conclude that drawing, regardless of emotion regulation strategy used, reduces anxiety but that distracting graphic activities result in more enjoyment.



中文翻译:

着色会减轻焦虑吗?比较着色和绘画的心理和心理生理效益

在这项研究中,我们比较了将着色与绘画作为分散注意力和表达的一种手段的心理和心理生理益处。参与者是60名经历过焦虑诱导的大学生。然后,我们随机分配给他们上色设计,绘制设计(分散注意力)或绘制以表达负面想法和感受。在诱发焦虑之前和之后以及在绘制之后测量焦虑。在整个测试过程中都测量了心律,呼吸窦性心律不齐和皮肤电导。最后,参与者填写了一份流程和娱乐问卷。所有这三种活动都减少了焦虑,降低了心率,增加了呼吸道窦性心律不齐,各病之间没有差异。设计条件中的那些人比设计条件中的那些享受活动更多。

更新日期:2020-05-06
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