Validity of Draw-A-Person Test as a Measure of Anxiety and Aggression Indices Among Schizophrenics of Hospicio de San Juan de Dios

Lovely Lucky  A. Evarretta,

Validity of Draw-A-Person Test as a Measure of Anxiety and Aggression Indices Among Schizophrenics of Hospicio de San Juan de Dios

Abstract:

The present study sought to determine the validity of Draw-A-Person Test as a measure of Anxiety and Aggression Indices among Schizophrenics of Hospicio de San Juan de Dios in Bocaue, Bulacan. The Draw a Person Test as a psychological tool took an integral part in revealing the anxiety and aggression indices as showed through the details of the parts of the drawing. It showed that most of the Male Schizophrenics have high aggression indices compare to anxiety indices. The researcher also comes up with an Action Plan for an intervention program for patients with Schizophrenia which includes Art Therapy, Interactive Group Activities and Psychotherapy which is very beneficial for them to achieve continuous stability. This study also serves as awareness and provides understanding to situations of schizophrenics which are sometimes, have not been prioritize by the society. It also serves as a guide to the future researchers who will develop a related study.