Actively Recruiting
Stronger Families Through Art Therapy: A Mixed Methods Programme Evaluation Study
Led by Nanyang Technological University · Updated on 2026-02-24
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
96 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Nanyang Technological University
Lead Sponsor
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The Red Pencil Singapore
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The current research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the Strong Families Through Art Therapy (SFAT) programme, which was developed to improve the parent-child relationship in vulnerable families. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the programme effective in enhancing quality of life and family resilience among parents? 2. Is the programme effective in enhancing quality of life among children? 3. Is the programme feasible and acceptable for large scale implementation in Singapore? Researchers will compare the status of family participants (caregivers and children) before and after they take the programme and compare family participants who take the programme with family participants who have not yet taken the programme to see if the programme is effective in benefiting the participants. Researchers will also invite family participants to discuss about the programme. Family participants will 1. Take the 10-week SFAT programme 2. Complete assessment survey for 3 times 3. Attend a focus group discussion (optional) To assess the programme feasibility, researchers will additional invite art therapist participants to evaluate the programme and invite community staff participants to discuss about the programme implementation. Art therapist participants will complete programme and session evaluation reports. Community staff participants will attend a focus group discussion.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Stronger Families Through Art Therapy: A Mixed Methods Programme Evaluation Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Caregiver (parent, grandparent, family member, or foster parent) of a child aged 7 to 14 years who can communicate in English and provide consent
- Child aged 7 to 14 years who can communicate in English
- Family has at least one of these challenges: caregiver stress (finances, household, work, childcare), difficulty finding time for self-care or quality time with children, limited understanding of child's psychological or emotional needs, or child has emotional regulation and anger management difficulties
- Family receives financial assistance under CHAS Blue card, ComCare, or MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
- Registered art therapists at Red Pencil (Singapore) delivering the SFAT programme
- Community staff assisting with SFAT programme implementation
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals with depression or major mental health conditions that disrupt group participation or prevent providing informed consent
- Families currently unstable due to abuse, neglect, or high risk of suicidal or self-harm behaviors
- Participants unable to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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The Red Pencil Singapore
Singapore, Singapore, 150082
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Andy Hau Yan Ho, PhD, EdD
CONTACT
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Stephanie Hilary Xinyi Ma, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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