Drama -- Therapeutic use

Abstract In this mixed methods study, drama in education (DIE) in the form of role-playing and improvisation was investigated in middle school students to evaluate its impact on emotional regulation. During early adolescence, individuals’ social skills progress; however, isolation caused by COVID-19 restricted social interaction, thus limiting the development of these skills. There is a large body of literature on drama therapy that served as inspiration for this study. The study was conducted...