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Characteristics of House-Tree-Person Drawing Test in Junior High School Students with Depressive Symptoms.

Authors :
Guo, Qianting
Yu, Guilin
Wang, Jun
Qin, Yang
Zhang, Liyuan
Source :
Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry. Oct2023, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p1623-1634. 12p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore the drawing characteristics of the house-tree-person drawing test (HTP) in junior high school students with depressive symptoms. Methods: A total of 167 junior high school students were recruited and completed HTP and questionnaires. 12 drawing characteristics of HTP were extracted and compared to explore the potential drawing characteristics of depressive symptoms. Results: Among 12 drawing characteristics, eight drawing characteristics appeared more frequently in the depressed group (CES-D ≥ 20) than in the non-depressed group (CES-D < 20), while one drawing characteristic appeared with a lower frequency. Further, controlling for the risk perception of COVID-19, seven drawing characteristics, not suggestive of movement, lacking details, blackening the paper, drawing in an only dark color, drawing a detailed crown, hands behind the back, and omitting expression, emerged as predictors of depressive symptoms (CES-D ≥ 20) in junior high school students. Conclusion: Seven drawing characteristics of HTP are significantly associated with depressive symptoms in junior high school students. HTP is insightful for early screening for junior high school students with depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13591045
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172396799
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/13591045221129706