TITLE:
The Draw-a-Family Picture Test (DAFPT): A New Projective Test for Children
AUTHORS:
Manuela Policarpio-Gutierrez
KEYWORDS:
Understanding Children, Children Attitude, Child Behavior, Meanings of Drawing
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.6 No.8,
August
23,
2018
ABSTRACT: The Draw-a-Family-Picture-Test (DAFPT) is a new projective test instrument developed to facilitate understanding of children. It comes with a guide for administration and interpretation. Evaluation of the test revealed that it is generally very fit for determining children’s attitude, fears, needs, maturity level, stressors, gender tendencies and self-perception in relation to their family and significant others. Wide use of the instrument is therefore encouraged. Nonetheless, as the researcher believes that perfection can only be attained through time and modifications, it is suggested that this test be subjected for further study and necessary improvement if ever.