이주배경 청소년의 문화적응 스트레스 완화와 사회성 기술 증진을 위한 색채심리치료의 효과

This study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design to investigate the efficacy of color psychology therapy in reducing acculturative stress and enhancing social skills among immigrant youth. The research participants comprised 18 adolescents from multicultural families and mid-term entry immigrants, alongside 10 non-immigrant youth, all enrolled at D Elementary School in U City. The experimental groups (G1, G2) received a 15-session color psychology therapy intervention program. Assessment instruments included the Social, Attitudinal, Familial, and Environmental Acculturative Stress Scale (SAFE), the Social Skills Rating System (SSRS), and the Person-In-The-Rain (PITR) projective drawing test. Data analysis was conducted using Wilcoxon rank-sum test and Kruskal-Wallis Test. Results indicated statistically significant decreases in acculturative stress levels and significant improvements in social skills competencies among the experimental groups. Furthermore, PITR assessments revealed an increased utilization of positive chromatic elements and enhanced stress-coping resource utilization capabilities. This research empirically validates color psychology therapy as an effective intervention approach for psychological and social adaptation among immigrant youth, suggesting promising applications within educational contexts.