Analysis of the screening and predicting characteristics of the house-tree-person drawing test for mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The house-tree-person (HTP) drawing test has received growing attention from researchers as a common projective test. However, the methods used to select and interpret drawing indicators still lack uniformity.

Objective

This study aims to integrate drawing indicators into the process of screening for or classifying mental disorders by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of the application of the HTP test.

Methods

A search of the following electronic databases was performed in May 2022: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, EBSCO, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang. Screening and checking of the literature were performed independently by two researchers. The empirical studies published on the use of the HTP test in mental disorders and studies providing specific

SUBMITTER: Guo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848786 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature