The Significance of Theatre Therapy in the Transformation of Self-Esteem Perception and the Reduction of Anxiety in Individuals with Psychoactive Substance Addiction Cover Image

Znaczenie teatroterapii w procesie transformacji obrazu samooceny oraz redukcji lęku osób z uzależnieniem od substancji psychoaktywnych
The Significance of Theatre Therapy in the Transformation of Self-Esteem Perception and the Reduction of Anxiety in Individuals with Psychoactive Substance Addiction

Author(s): Katarzyna Piwowarczyk
Subject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Clinical psychology, Substance abuse and addiction
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM Uniwersytetu Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego w Krakowie
Keywords: creative social reintegration; theatre therapy; theatre-based therapy; psychoactive substance addiction; social resilience;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of the significance of theatre therapy as a method used in the treatment of individuals experiencing addiction crises, with particular emphasis on its beneficial impact on self-esteem perception and anxiety reduction. The study consists of three sections. The first one provides a general overview of the theoretical foundations, focusing primarily on defining key variables, including addiction in the context of anxiety and self-esteem, creative social reintegration, and theatre therapy. The second, methodological section of the text presents a description of the research framework, including research objectives, subject of study, research problems, hypothesis, methods, techniques, and research tools. In the research process, the authors adopted a mixed-method strategy, using the case study method with elements of a pedagogical experiment, employing several techniques and tools. The third section of the article presents an analysis of the research findings. The study concludes with findings and a summary, including a conclusion that confirms the general hypothesis, assuming the beneficial impact of theatre therapy both on the reduction of anxiety levels and the improvement of self-esteem perception, but also on other aspects of functioning among individuals undergoing therapy, related to broadly understood social skills.

  • Issue Year: LIX/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 83-102
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish
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