Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety?
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This study examined the effectiveness of different types of art activities in the reduction of anxiety. After undergoing a brief anxiety-induction, 84 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to color a mandala, to color a plaid form, or to color on a blank piece of paper. Results demonstrated that anxiety levels declined approximately the same for the mandala- and plaid-coloring groups and that both of these groups experienced more reduction in anxiety than did the unstructured- coloring group. These findings suggest that structured coloring of a reasonably complex geometric pattern may induce a meditative state that benefits individuals suffering from anxiety.
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Some evidence in support of the claim that mandalas can put people in a trance was provided by one study that hypothesised that colouring maṇḍalas can induce a meditative state, which in turn is beneficial for individuals suffering from anxiety.
“Some evidence in support of this claim was provided by one study that hypothesised that colouring ma ṇḍ alas can induce a meditative state, which in turn is beneficial for individuals suffering from anxiety (Curry and Kasser 2005, 81, 84).”
From Modern Maṇḍala Meditation: Some Observations (2017) · cites this paper as Curry and Kasser 2005
It is unclear how long the therapeutic effects of colouring will last.
“Since it is unclear how long the therapeutic effects of colouring will last, Curry and Kasser recommend that colouring be done right before the onset of an anxiety-provoking activity.”
From Modern Maṇḍala Meditation: Some Observations (2017) · cites this paper as Curry and Kasser 2005
The meditative effect of colouring on individuals suffering from anxiety is likely also caused by the fact that the colourer is able to disengage temporarily from anxious feelings.
“The meditative effect of colouring on individuals suffering from anxiety is likely also caused by the fact that the colourer is able to disengage temporarily from anxious feelings (Curry and Kasser 2005, 82).”
From Modern Maṇḍala Meditation: Some Observations (2017) · cites this paper as Curry and Kasser 2005
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- Authors
- Curry, N. A., & Kasser, T.
- Affiliations
- Knox College (US)
- ORCID
- Kasser, Tim
- Venue
- Art Therapy
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2005-01
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 81-85
- ISSN
- 0742-1656 (ISSN-L)
- 2159-9394
- OpenAlex
- W2102958836
- Cited by
- 253
- References
- 13
- Citations by year
- 2026: 24 · 2025: 22 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 17 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 22 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 18 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 12 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 9 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 7
- FWCI
- 33.38
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Art Therapy (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Conservation › Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Aesthetic Perception and Analysis
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Museology › Crafts, Textile, and Design
- Keywords
- mandala coloring, anxiety reduction, art activities, anxiety induction, meditation, geometric patterns, undergraduate students
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