Canvas of Strength: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study of a Community-Based Arts Intervention for Women Survivors of Domestic Violence in China
Xingcen Liu, Kamal Sabran · 2026
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Xingcen Liu and Kamal Sabran tested an arts program for women who survived domestic violence in China, in a 2026 pilot study. The program, called Canvas of Strength, ran at a community center in Liaoning Province. Sixteen women took part, half in the arts group and half in a comparison group.
The team measured low mood, worry, and self-esteem before the program, right after, and six months later. Women in the arts group improved on all three measures, and most gains held at six months. The comparison group showed no real change. Interviews added depth: women spoke of fuller feeling, kinder self-views, and stronger ties with others.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xingcen Liu, Kamal Sabran |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 51 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |