Application of a PERMA Model-based Drawing Intervention among University Students from a Positive Psychology Perspective

This study aimed to investigate the effects of a PERMA model-based drawing group intervention, from a positive psychology perspective, on loneliness, experiential avoidance, jealousy, body shame, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder among university students. Participants were selected from two classes at a university and assessed using the Loneliness Scale, Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire, Jealousy Scale, Body Shame Subscale, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Screening Scale. The experimental group consisted of 95 students who received an 8-week drawing-based group intervention, while the control group (n=117) received no intervention. Baseline results indicated no significant differences between the two groups in terms of loneliness, experiential avoidance, jealousy, body shame, or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. After the intervention, the experimental group showed significant reductions in all these measures, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. These findings suggest that the PERMA model-based drawing intervention can effectively reduce negative psychological experiences and significantly enhance mental health and overall well-being in university students.