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Chanchal Sharma, Kamaljeet Sandhu
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra
Abhishek Gupta
Centre of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences, Allahabad
Creativity is used in art therapy to process ideas, express feelings, and improve cognitive
abilities. Making collages out of newspapers is an easy and entertaining method. From
a neuroscientific standpoint, this chapter examines how newspaper collage art therapy
enhances working memory. This chapter is based on qualitative evidence through
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). Sample of 122 undergraduate students
were selected from universities, colleges, and institutes in and around Agra city, Uttar
Pradesh by using a random sampling method. Students aged 17 to 22 years were
included. Out of 122 sample, a purposive sample of around 10 students showing low
Working Memory were selected for the intervention (Art Therapy). Wilcoxon Sign Rank
test was used to analyse the data. Art Therapy would be an effective technique in
enhancing Working Memory of students is accepted at 0.05 level of significance. Many
Researchers found that cognitive function on neuropsychological tests, the main
endpoint, demonstrated notable memory domain improvements that persisted after
nine months of art therapy. The findings provide practical applications for therapists,
educators, and researchers seeking innovative ways to support working memory and
other cognitive aspects.