Relationship between height of figure drawings and depression in psychiatric patients.
- 1 August 1964
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Journal of Consulting Psychology
- Vol. 28 (4) , 380-381
- https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040886
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the height of figure drawings is negatively related to feelings of depression. The drawings of 50 depressed patients were found to be significantly shorter (p < .01) than those of 50 nondepressed patients. A statistically significant negative correlation was also found between ratings on Lorr's Factor A (retarded depression vs. manic excitement) and height of drawings. The data are interpreted as supporting the hypothesis. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)Keywords
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