Exploring Art Integrated Existential Positive Psychology Intervention’s Anxiety-Reducing Potential In Group Social Work
Social Work with Groups, cilt.49, sa.1, ss.49-76, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/01609513.2025.2539420
- Dergi Adı: Social Work with Groups
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Social Sciences Abstracts, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.49-76
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Secondary trauma, art integrated existential positive psychology intervention, group social work, general anxiety disorder, death anxiety
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This study explores the psychological impact of Art Integrated Existential Positive Psychology Intervention (ARTEPPI) on undergraduate social work students affected by secondary trauma from the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. Using a remote group intervention with 10 female participants, the research assessed meaning and purpose in life, general anxiety, and death anxiety through the Meaning and Purpose of Life Scale (MPLS), Death Anxiety Scale (TDAS), and Beck Anxiety Scale (BAS). Participants were divided into two groups and engaged in an experimental intervention. Study 2 revealed significant improvements in MPLS and BAS post-intervention, while Study 1 found no significant changes in MPLS and DAS. Pre-tests showed no relationships between measures, but a significant link between MPLS and DAS emerged post-intervention. These findings suggest that ARTEPPI can effectively address certain aspects of trauma recovery, though its impact may vary, warranting further research to refine its application.