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In contemporary society, increasingly individualized lifestyles and weakened social ties have exacerbated social isolation, impacting individual well-being and community cohesion. This study investigates the effects of community dialogue through Playback Theatre on participants' social connectedness and self-efficacy. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from three participant groups (N = 28) in a program under the Seoul Cultural Education Support Project. Pre- and post-program assessments were analyzed with paired-sample t-tests, and verbal reflections were examined via topic modeling. Results showed significant improvements in both social connectedness and self-efficacy. Participants expressed emotional acceptance, self-respect, psychological change, and emotional release, suggesting that communal interactions were vital to these outcomes. The findings support Playback Theatre’s potential as a culture and arts-based intervention for enhancing psychological and social resilience in increasingly isolated societies.

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