학대 피해 아동의 미술치료 경험에 관한 질적 사례 연구 = A Qualitative Case Study on the Art Therapy Experience of Child Abuse Victim

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aimed to explore the experience and significance of art therapy for child abuse victim. The participant was a female first-year middle school student who underwent 18 art therapy sessions, each lasting 50 minutes, from August to December 2023. The study collected data from various methods, including transcripts, verbatim records, clinical journals, observation logs, field notes, in-depth interviews, experience-based interviews, and photographs of artwork. The data were analyzed using the content analysis and constant comparative method to examine the therapeutic process. As a result, five top topics and ten sub-topics were derived. The findings were as follows: First, the participant gained self-awareness and acceptance by gaining insight into her inner world through making art. Second, the participant was able to express and purify her negative emotions stemming from the abuse, leading to emotional stability and improved self-regulation. Third, the art-making process helped her overcome avoidance related to her trauma and facilitated a shift in dysfunctional thinking caused by the trauma toward a more positive outlook. Finally, the creative experience during the therapy promoted self-integration and personal growth, empowering the participant to envision a positive future. Based on these findings, the study discussed the significance and limitations.