The impact of theatre on social competencies: a meta-analytic evaluation

K Lewandowska, D Węziak-Białowolska - Arts & Health, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background There has been agrowing interest in using artistic interventions as a method of
developing interpersonal competence. This paper presents a meta-analysis evaluating the …

Developing creativity and other 21st century skills through theater classes.

MG Stutesman, J Havens… - Translational Issues in …, 2022 - psycnet.apa.org
Theater classes ask students to engage in a variety of creative and generative activities,
including performing scripts, learning characters, and engaging in role play. Such activities …

The show must go on: Functional, quality, and possible needs for theater and the creative arts

DP Rowe, JC Kaufman - Possibility Studies & Society, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper proposes a model of three needs for theater and other creative arts. The first
level, functional needs, is necessary for basic existence. For theater, that would entail such …

[HTML][HTML] Psychotherapeutic Playback Theatre, Well-Being, and Psychological Distress: An Impact Study

AJ Gonzalez, MP de Lima, L Preto… - International Journal of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Psychotherapeutic Playback Theatre (PPT) is a new psychotherapeutic format inspired by
Playback Theatre and several therapies. The research presented here aims to study the …

[HTML][HTML] The Role of the Arts in the Classroom: Does Integration of the Arts Promote Social Relationships in the Classroom?

J Lauss, C Helm - Education Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Positive social relationships between pupils are crucial for creating a conducive learning
environment. Integrating the arts into classrooms fosters these relationships by promoting …

Using Embedded Assessment to Evaluate Science Center Theatre

JE Heimlich, L Weiss, J Cason, W Owens - Visitor Studies, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
While some people claim museum theatre is a powerful tool that can affect visitors' attitudes
and inspire learning, others continue to question if its role is education, entertainment, or …

[PDF][PDF] Empathy skills and habits

S Spaulding - Empathy's role in understanding persons, literature …, 2023 - library.oapen.org
Empathy is widely praised by public figures, psychologists, and philosophers. These
empathy boosters point out the many positive effects of empathy. Individuals who are more …

To perform or not to perform, that is the question: Drama activities and psychological wellbeing in adolescence

V Alfonso-Benlliure… - Applied Theatre …, 2023 - intellectdiscover.com
There is a substantial body of evidence on how important it is for adolescents' wellbeing to
engage in meaningful activities such as drama classes. The aim of this study is to assess …

Digital storytelling: an innovative didactic approach in theatre for improving psychophysical wellbeing and self-esteem

R Minino, M Liparoti - … DI EDUCAZIONE ALLA SALUTE, SPORT E …, 2023 - ricerca.unich.it
The purpose of the work was to evaluate the effect of theatre on psychophysical well-being
and self-esteem, and whether innovative teaching approaches, such as digital storytelling …

Practitioner's Corner: Going Off-Script: Using Improv in Peer Tutor Training.

J Clements - Learning Assistance Review (TLAR), 2022 - search.ebscohost.com
Learning centers and peer tutoring facilities often need ways to train their staff to work with
students who find themselves dealing with anxiety, fear of failure, and many other issues …