First Advisor
Bill Griesar
Date of Award
Spring 6-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and University Honors
Department
Biology
Language
English
Subjects
Art therapy, Anxiety disorders, Anxiety -- Treatment, Comorbidity
DOI
10.15760/honors.1195
Abstract
In this literature review, several articles and studies are discussed to address the question: What is the relationship between making art and anxiety? Within the literature discussed, three themes are reviewed: the effects of making art on anxiety, the long-term impacts of making art, and making art and other psychological conditions. The literature reviewed suggested that making art significantly improves the symptoms of anxiety, helps participants achieve meditative, or flow, states, improves the participants' emotional regulation and quality of life, and that making art helps with comorbidity and even other psychological conditions besides anxiety disorders.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/37727
Recommended Citation
Armendariz Sullivan, Madeline R., "Literature Review: the Relationship Between Art and Anxiety" (2022). University Honors Theses. Paper 1212.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1195