Reducing anxiety in primary school children through art therapy

Abstract

The relevance of the study is due to the fact that anxiety can have a negative impact on the cognitive and emotional development of children, as well as on academic motivation and overall success in the educational process. One of the most effective methods of psychocorrection of anxiety is art therapy. An analysis of the scientific literature on the research topic has shown that art therapy methods are effective in reducing anxiety in primary school children, as they allow the child to express his feelings through creative activity and symbolism. Art therapy also promotes emotional stabilization and helps children overcome their fears, making it meaningful and accessible to younger students. In this article, we describe the results of experimental work conducted to reduce anxiety levels in primary school children using art therapy. The work took place on the basis of the MOE secondary school № 13, Neryungri with students of the 4th «A» class. Confirmation of the accuracy of the data obtained was carried out by applying the statistical method of processing the Wilcoxon T-test. Based on generalized psychological and pedagogical experience, analysis of the results of the NA study during the initial diagnosis, art therapy methods aimed at reducing anxiety in primary school children were selected and tested at the formative stage of the study.