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초록

This study was conducted to examine in-depth the emotional recognition experiences of adults with developmental disabilities in semi-structured group counseling using the ImageTale app. To this end, the image of the ImageTale app was constructed over a total of 10 sessions for 5 adults with developmental disabilities, and the emotional expression and in-depth interview data expressed by the participants in the records were analyzed. As a result of the study, participants began to recognize emotions through emotion-aware activities before constructing images, and they were able to feel emotional changes in the process of constructing images and express them in emotional words. And after constructing the image, they experienced self-understanding and understanding of others in the process of appreciating their own image and listening to feedback from other participants, and were able to express empathy. Above all, it was confirmed that the participants clearly recognized their emotions in the image composition, looked back on themselves, and felt hopes and expectations for the future. Through this, it was confirmed that the ImageTale app can be a useful counseling tool to promote emotional recognition of people with adult developmental disabilities, and it was suggested that follow-up studies are needed to help express emotions and regulate emotions of people with adult developmental disabilities.

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