미술치료프로그램이 이혼가정 아동의 자기표출과 자아존중감에 미치는 영향

This study is the case study to examine characteristics of children in divorced families, and find ways to improve self-expression and self-esteem of them, using the school-based art treatment program. Research objects are two children of divorced families attending elementary school. They were given pre- and post-tests on self-esteem, school life (KSD), and tree drawing test, etc. The teachings of the program were given to them with 3 sessions (one session lasts about 60 minutes) a week, with 18 sessions in total. Data on their activities were analyzed, and changes in their self-expression and self-esteem were observed and analyzed. It was found that art treatment had positive effects on improving their self-expression and self-esteem. Comparison of pre- and post-tests on self-esteem showed that the scores of the latter tests were higher than those in the former, proving the improvement of self-esteem. Researcher, their teachers, and substitute mothers rearing them built a cooperative network where they tried to promote adjustment and development of the children. In addition, by providing them with an emotional support program, they were given mental support in adjusting themselves in school life and improving self-esteem. These two aspects are new suggestions of this study different from other researches.