Effects of Mandala Art Therapy Interventionon Self-Realization in Competitive Wushu Athletes

• Main Authors: Hu, chia-hao, 胡嘉豪
• Other Authors: Chang, Jo-Ning
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/25992823343396310524

碩士 === 臺北市立大學 === 競技運動訓練研究所 === 104 === Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand the change in self-realization scores between pre- and post-tests in experimental and control groups following Mandala art therapy in collegiate martial arts athletes. Methods: Subjects were divided into experimental and control groups; the experimental group participated in art therapy courses for 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. The 6-week courses were designed by an art therapist. The control group did not participate in the course. All subjects in both groups were examined before and after the 6-week course using a "Self-realization Scale.” Results: 1. The mean score of the “creative expression” subscale was significantly higher after Mandala art therapy intervention. 2. No difference in mean scores of the following subscales were observed: “self-acceptance”, “devotion to others”, “acceptance and respect of others”, and “self-actualization and independence”. 3. No difference could be observed overall within or between both groups following the intervention. Conclusion: Creative expression of competitive martial arts athletes could be effectively enhanced by Mandala art therapy, leading to improved performance routines and development of style. These improvements may then improve athletic performance.