학술논문

Effects of collaborative expression using LEGO[R] blocks, on social skills and trust
Document Type
Report
Source
Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal. August, 2012, Vol. 40 Issue 7, p1195, 5 p.
Subject
Japan
Language
English
ISSN
0301-2212
Abstract
In this study, we investigated the psychological effects of an activity for collaborative expression using LEGO[R] blocks. In particular, we focused on the issues of social skills and trust in 39 high school students. Each participant was asked to answer questionnaires concerning social skills and trust before and after the activity. The results showed that, although trust in oneself did not increase significantly, both social skills and trust in others increased considerably with the help of the activity. Keywords: LEGO[R] blocks, social skills, trust, art therapy, collaborative expression.
Although blocks were originally developed as toys for children, they are now used as a medium of communication and a material for expression in art therapy. With regard to the [...]