Effects of Painting-Based Art Interventions on Mental Health Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Behav Sci (Basel) · 2026 · PMC13203423 · PMID 42193709

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a near-significant trendno p-value reported

The age-group moderating effect analysis indicated a near-significant trend.

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borderline significanceno p-value reported

The test for intergroup difference shows the p = 0.0961, not significant in the traditional sense, but still showing a borderline significance, which shows that perhaps age influences the effect of the painting intervention, as older people seem to benefit more significantly.

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