Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt. Currently, Associate professor in Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Saudi Arabia.
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Abstract
Children with learning disorders are often apathetic, inattentive, and have low self-esteem;
additionally, aggressive behavior is still a common occurrence that can impair their social,
emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual development. The current study aimed to
investigate the effect of art therapy on aggressive behavior and self-esteem among children with
learning disorders. Methods: A quasi-experimental (one group pretest -posttest design) was utilized
in this study. The study was conducted at Shebin Elkom, Menoufia Governate. The selected centers
(Al Basma Association center and Ebny center for children with special needs) are both centers for
children with disabilities. Sample: A purposive sample of 60 children who attended previously
selected centers for treatment and follow-up. Data were gathered by the following tools (1) The
Modified Overt Aggression Scale (MOAS), (2) The child Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (CRSES),in
addition to demographic characteristics as child age, gender, academic level, parent age, and
education level. Results: Following art therapy, the majority of the children of learning disorder
(85%) displayed little aggressiveness. In addition, 61% of children show normal self-esteem post
intervention, and there was a statistically significant difference in self-esteem before and after art
therapy. Conclusion: Art therapy reduces aggressive behavior and increases self-esteem in children
with learning disorders. Recommendation: Rehabilitation pediatric nurses and parents of children
with learning disorders should receive in-service training on the value of art therapy and how to use
it to reduce violent behavior and enhance children’s self-esteem
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