The study aims to explore the experiences of job-stressed emotional workers on art therapy using fiber media and what such a process means to them.
The participants of this study consisted of two people, who were un their 30s and insurance call servic...
The study aims to explore the experiences of job-stressed emotional workers on art therapy using fiber media and what such a process means to them.
The participants of this study consisted of two people, who were un their 30s and insurance call service counselor and they are in charge of inbound works.
The art therapy was conducted once a week for a roral of 10 sessions from Feb. 12, Apr. 16. The researcher conducted on the basis of narrative inquiry. Based on the narrative inquiry, the results of art therapy via fabric media are arranged in five objects; 'Emotional relaxation through touch', 'Experience of accomplishment utilizing the fabric media', 'Recognize your situation', 'stress management/alternative', Positive expression for mutual relation in group art therapy'. Based on these, the results art as follow:
First, the participants experienced emotional relaxation through soft tactile of fabric media.
Second, the participants felt a sense of accomplishment by creating a high quality work in plane/three-dimensional through art therapy utilizing fabric media, and the had time to concentrate without stress. Furthermore, Furthermore, they created objects that can sewing a fabric media repeatedly, the participants was able to express negative emotions, and the could recognize their expression.
Consequently, they were able to experience of catharsis by strengthening, supporting, sympathizing, and comforting of group solidarity.
Herein, the researcher analyzed a experience of emotional workers utilizing the fabric media with diverse tactile characteristics. Moreover, it is meaningful that they experienced on emotional relaxation, emotional stability and relieved stress.
Keywords : Emotional Workers, Art Therapy, Job stress, Fabric Media, Narrative inquiry