Lomonosov Psychology Journal
ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852
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ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852

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Naumova V.A., Glozman J.M. (2013). Art therapy as an effective method of purposeful facilitation of constructive personal development in old and senile age. Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 1, 97-110

This article discusses the effectiveness of using art therapeutic methods for facilitation of creative activity of older people as a condition of constructive development during late adulthood. Taking into consideration advantages and features of art therapy in gerontopsyhological practice art therapy program was developed. We hypothesized that inherent in the program, gradual complication and enriching of art therapy sessions should lead to creativity and the progressive development of the individual participants of these studies. 80 respondents aged 57—80 years took part in the study. Analysis of the results showed that the use of art therapy techniques noted actualization of new positive personal sense of life and activity, the harmonization of psychophysical wellbeing, improve self-image, and create conditions for the actualization of life experience. 

Pages: 97-110

Keywords: aging; purpose orientations; vitality; reflexivity; art therapy;

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Available Online: 03/30/2013