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Analyzing drawings of children who are physically ill and hospitalized, using the ipsative method
1Scott and White Clinic, Texas A & M University College of Medicine, Temple.
Insights
Children
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Art therapy
Background:
- Children express emotions and understanding of their world through drawings.
- Assessing emotional and developmental progress in children is crucial, especially during illness or hospitalization.
Observation:
- The ipsative method offers a valuable approach for analyzing children's drawings.
- This method allows for personalized assessment of a child's progress over time.
Findings:
- The ipsative method provides a framework for child health professionals to monitor emotional and developmental well-being.
- Case examples demonstrate the practical application and effectiveness of the ipsative method.
Implications:
- Clinicians can utilize children's drawings and the ipsative method for enhanced patient assessment.
- Guidelines are provided for the effective clinical integration of children's drawings in healthcare settings.
Abstract:
Children use drawings and pictorial representations as a way of expressing their feelings about themselves and their world. The ipsative method for analyzing drawings is an excellent way for a child health professional to assess and monitor a child's emotional and developmental progress during a physical illness or hospitalization. Case examples illustrate the ipsative method. Specific guidelines for the clinical use of children's drawings are given.