Creativity and Mindfulness
Conditions
Keywords
Art Education, Creativity, Imagination, State Mindfulness, Cross-Stitch Training
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of art education on imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The study will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. A total of 110 students will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Students in the intervention group will receive at least 10 hours of structured art education (basic cross-stitch training) over four weeks, while the control group will receive no additional intervention. Data will be collected before and after the intervention using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, the Individual Creativity Scale, and the State Mindfulness Scale. The primary objective is to compare changes in imagination, creativity, and mindfulness scores between the intervention and control groups. It is hypothesized that students who receive art education will demonstrate significantly higher levels of imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness compared to those who do not receive the intervention. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of holistic, student-centered educational strategies in midwifery education.
Detailed description
Midwifery education requires not only clinical competence but also cognitive flexibility, creativity, and the ability to remain attentive and emotionally regulated in complex care environments. Art-based educational interventions have been suggested as potential strategies to enhance imagination, creative thinking, and present-moment awareness. However, quantitative evidence examining these effects in health professional students remains limited. This randomized controlled trial will be conducted among third-year midwifery students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Selçuk University, Türkiye. All eligible students will be invited to participate. After providing written informed consent, participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group using a simple randomization procedure. The intervention group will receive structured art education consisting of at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training delivered over a four-week period by the researcher. The training will focus on manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor coordination, and sustained engagement. The control group will not receive any additional structured activity during the study period. Upon completion of the study, students in the control group will be offered the same art training. Data will be collected at baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention (post-intervention). Outcome measures will assess imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels using validated self-report instruments. To minimize bias, group allocation will be conducted using a random number procedure. Data collection will be supervised by a department assistant, and the researcher will not be present during questionnaire completion. Statistical analysis will be conducted by a blinded statistician using coded group labels. The study aims to determine whether structured art education can significantly improve imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness levels in midwifery students. The results may provide evidence to support the integration of art-based approaches into health professional education curricula.
Interventions
OTHERArt Education (Cross-Stitch Training)
This intervention consists of structured art education provided over four weeks, including at least 10 hours of basic cross-stitch (etamin) training. Students will engage in manual artistic practice requiring attention, fine motor skills, and sustained focus. The intervention aims to enhance imagination, individual creativity, and state mindfulness in midwifery students. Outcome measures will be collected at baseline and immediately post-intervention.
Sponsors
Selcuk University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Data analysis will be conducted by a blinded statistician using coded group labels. The statistician will not be informed about group allocation.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured art education (cross-stitch training) or a control group receiving no intervention. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the four-week intervention period.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Currently enrolled as a third-year midwifery student at Selçuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences. * Willing to voluntarily participate in the study. * For the intervention group: has attended at least 10 hours of art courses or workshops in the past year. * Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with a severe psychiatric disorder or currently receiving active psychiatric treatment. * Incomplete participation forms or missing baseline data. * Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Imagination Level (Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale Score) | Baseline and Week 4 | Imagination level will be assessed using the Two-Dimensional Imagination Scale, which evaluates experiential simulation and conceptual innovation dimensions. Participants complete the scale before and after the intervention. Total higher scores indicating higher imagination levels. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Creativity (Individual Creativity Scale Score) | Baseline and Week 4 | Individual creativity will be assessed using the Individual Creativity Scale. This scale evaluates individuals' self-perceived creativity and problem-solving abilities. Participants complete the scale at baseline and immediately after the intervention. Total higher scores indicating higher levels of individual creativity. |
| State Mindfulness (State Mindfulness Scale Score) | Baseline and Week 4 | State mindfulness will be assessed using the State Mindfulness Scale. This scale measures participants' awareness of present-moment experiences and their level of mindful attention. Participants complete the scale at baseline and immediately after the intervention. Total higher scores indicating greater levels of state mindfulness. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed