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@article{190784,
        author = {Tripti bala phillip and Dr.Peter jasper youtham},
        title = {Effect of Creative Art Activities on Depression Levels among Elderly People Living in Old Age Homes of Chhattisgarh},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4684-4686},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190784},
        abstract = {Depression among the elderly is a significant public health concern, particularly in residential care settings such as old age homes. This study explored the effect of structured creative art activities on reducing depression levels among elderly individuals residing in selected old age homes in Chhattisgarh, India. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design, 60 participants were assigned to an intervention group (creative art activities) and a control group (routine activities). Depression was measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Findings indicated a statistically significant reduction in depression scores in the intervention group compared to the control group. Creative art activities were associated with improved emotional well-being, increased social engagement, and enhanced self-expression. These results underscore the therapeutic value of creative art interventions in promoting mental health among the elderly in institutional settings. Implications for mental health practice and recommendations for integrating art-based therapies into elder care are discussed.},
        keywords = {elderly, depression, creative art activities, old age homes, Chhattisgarh, mental health},
        month = {January},
        }