THE EFFECT OF WATER PAINTING ON CREATIVITY AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of water painting on creativity and social adjustment of students. This research was applied in terms of its nature and purpose. Semi-experimental method was used with pre-test and post-test, and control and control groups. The population of the study consisted of all primary school girl students in Marvdasht who were studying in the academic year 2015-2016. Using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, 40 people were selected as the statistical sample. In order to collect information, Child Behavioral Questionnaire (CBCL) and Torrance Creative Thinking Test Questionnaire (visual form B) were used. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis method. Results showed that painting with water had a positive and significant effect on creativity and social compatibility of primary school students. Keywords: Creativity, Social Adaptation, Water Painting