Colouring-in - a distraction technique? : a study looking at the effects of colouring-in for adults in reducing negative affect and state rumination

Background Adult colouring books have become increasingly popular in recent years, with suggestions that they can reduce stress and increase calmness, but there is currently a limited evidence base in this area. This study explored whether colouring-in is more effective than a neutral distraction ac...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Drew, Neil
Other Authors: Moberly, Nick
Published: University of Exeter 2018
Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.754289