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METASIT BUNAIKBUTH; PRATIMA  TUNYABOONTRAKUN

Authors

METASIT BUNAIKBUTH Master's degree students, Program in Fine and Applied Arts Management, Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, Bangkokthonburi University
PRATIMA TUNYABOONTRAKUN Lecturer Dr., Program in Fine and Applied Arts Management, Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, Bangkokthonburi University

Keywords:

Marbling printmaking, Art therapy, Relaxation, Art activities

Abstract

This research article aims to investigate the marbling art technique and its effects on stress levels among working adults, with a focus on enhancing relaxation that positively influences mental health and overall quality of life. Art activities have increasingly gained attention as accessible therapeutic tools that generate positive emotional outcomes. This study presents a framework for designing marbling art activities that can be practically applied in organizational contexts as well as in everyday life to promote mental well-being among working adults in the contemporary era. In this study, the term “contemporary era” refers to the period from the 2010s through the 2020s, characterized by rapid transformations in economic, social, and technological dimensions, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020. The experimental implementation included three marbling art activities: (1) marbling on paper, (2) marbling on fabric tote bags, and (3) marbling on origami paper cranes. The results revealed that the average stress scores of the 17 participants decreased from 60.23 to 38.05, indicating that marbling art activities significantly reduced stress among working adults. Participants also reported improved concentration, enjoyment in the creative process, and a sense of relaxation derived from observing and engaging with the fluid patterns formed on the water surface.

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