Mandala coloring effectiveness of arts based program on children with ADHD symptoms

Abstract

Children with attention issues often struggle academically, facing challenges in newlineconcentration that affect their ability to study and may disrupt social interactions. newlineADHD symptoms can lead to difficulties in executive functioning, impacting working newlinememory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Despite these challenges, newlinetherapeutic options for ADHD are limited. newlineThe researcher conducted a prospective study involving 120 children aged 6-10 who newlineexhibited ADHD symptoms. These children participated in a Mandala Coloring newlineintervention designed by the researcher based on developmental principles, which lasted for ten weeks. Pre- and post-test comparisons between the intervention and control groups were made to assess executive functioning and emotional and motivational self-regulation (EMSR). Results showed baseline characteristics and demographic data were comparable between the two groups. Post-test assessments revealed significant enhancements in attention span and all aspects of executive functioning among participants in the intervention group. However, there were no significant improvements in emotional newlineand motivational self-regulation. The study suggests implications for training teachers newlineand parents in implementing the intervention, advocating for integrating the workbook newlineinto school curricula as a preventive measure.