Exploring Changes in Adolescents’ Empathy through Creative Expression-Based Intergrated Learning

Key Points

• The study aims to understand how a creative expression program affects students' emotional intelligence and empathy through interviews and mixed methods.
• Developed a creative expression program using short stories and dance.
• Utilized mixed methods design combining quantitative core elements with qualitative supplements.
• Conducted interviews for qualitative assessment and validated findings through member checking.
• Creative expression positively influenced both cognitive and emotional empathy among students.
• Interviews indicated improvements in peer relationships and positive emotional experiences related to the program.