Binding: Paperback
Description: Since the initial publication of Introduction to Art Therapy Research interest in this field has grown dramatically along with public policy demands for an up - to - date culturally relevant evidence base on which to practice. This revised and expanded edition pays particular attention to the field's unique and compelling questions most current literature and emerging trends in research while guiding readers through the basics of qualitative quantitative and art - based research design. Written by a prominent figure in the world of art therapy this pragmatic text is organized into three parts: Part I provides an overview of the basic steps in conceptualizing an art therapy research study with an emphasis on perspectives that are intrinsic to art therapy. Chapters in Part II cover an inclusive methodological framework from quantitative and outcomes research to qualitative practitioner - based field research critical - participatory orientations phenomenological and narrative approaches and the growing influence of art - based research in art therapy. Part III offers up - to - date ethical guidelines and valuable tools for understanding and evaluating research reports as well as practical guidance for publication in scholarly journals based on the author's long experience as the editor of the field's leading scholarly publication. Also included are added coverage on cross - cultural research as well as high quality examples from published peer - reviewed art therapy research studies that illustrate material throughout the text.
Title: Introduction To Art Therapy Research
Author(s): Kapitan Lynn
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138912854
Pages: 368 Pages, 127 Tables, Black And White; 12 Line Drawings, Black And White; 12 Illustrations, Black A
Publication Date: 10/1/2017
Category: Creative Therapy (Eg Art, Music, Drama)