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An Exploratory Trial of Brief Mindfulness-Based Zentangle Art Workshops in Family Social Services during COVID-19: Transitioning from Offline to Online

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  • Shirley Man-Man Sit

    (School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Ellen Ng

    (Caritas-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Hilary Pui-Yee Ho

    (School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Peony Cheuk-Yeuk Wong

    (Caritas-Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Man-Ping Wang

    (School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Sai-Yin Ho

    (School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Tai-Hing Lam

    (School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

  • Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai

    (School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China)

Abstract

Mindfulness-based art therapy has shown to improve psychological well-being. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, mindfulness-based art therapy suitable for everyone. We reported the transition from face-to-face to online Zentangle workshops in family social services during COVID-19. We explored feedback from face-to-face workshops and the acceptability of an online approach utilizing information communication technology (ICT) to achieve greater service reach, satisfaction, and knowledge and related outcomes. Under the Hong Kong Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project and in collaboration with Caritas Integrated Family Service Centre—Aberdeen, this study was conducted in two phases: a four-session, face-to-face workshop (phase one) and eleven online single-session workshops (phase two) from September 2019 to September 2020. A total of 305 participants joined the workshops. Phase one participants ( n = 11) reported high satisfaction (4.7 out of 5), increases in knowledge (4.2/5) and confidence (3.9/5) towards managing stress, increases in knowledge (4.1/5) and confidence (3.9/5) in showing support and care towards family members, and an increase in knowledge towards strengthening family relationships (4.0/5). Phase two participants ( n = 294) also reported high satisfaction (4.7/5) and strongly agreed that ICT helped with learning Zentangle more conveniently, that they had increased knowledge and interest in Zentangle (all 4.7/5), and would definitely join the workshop again (4.8/5). The qualitative data supported the quantitative findings. We are the first to report on the utilization of ICT in an exploratory trial of brief, online Zentangle art workshops targeting the general public, with high satisfaction and positive participant experiences with ICT integration, learning Zentangle, and enhanced psychological and family well-being. This study provided preliminary evidence on the use of ICT to successfully transition face-to-face to online workshops and reach a wider audience.

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  • Shirley Man-Man Sit & Ellen Ng & Hilary Pui-Yee Ho & Peony Cheuk-Yeuk Wong & Man-Ping Wang & Sai-Yin Ho & Tai-Hing Lam & Agnes Yuen-Kwan Lai, 2022. "An Exploratory Trial of Brief Mindfulness-Based Zentangle Art Workshops in Family Social Services during COVID-19: Transitioning from Offline to Online," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-17, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:17:p:10926-:d:904286
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    1. Agnes Y. K. Lai & George O. C. Cheung & Asa C. M. Choi & Man-Ping Wang & Polly S. L. Chan & Angie H. Y. Lam & Esther W. S. Lo & Chia-Chin Lin & Tai-Hing Lam, 2022. "Mental Health, Support System, and Perceived Usefulness of Support in University Students in Hong Kong Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-18, October.

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