Wednesday, 4/6/2022
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University
Shawnee State University
Major
Education K-12 Visual Arts
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation
Keywords:
Art Therapy, Art Education, Mental Health, Adolescents
Abstract
When looking at art education, we often see a substantial gap in recognition, appreciation, and funding. Though the arts are a subject that many students find themselves drawn to in one way or another, frequently, its value is overlooked, especially in terms to mental health and productivity benefits. This study will be investigating the correlation between art lessons that use art therapy methods and allow for creativity and self-expression and its effects on behavior and mood of children in the classroom.
Research will be conducted by analyzing time on task, documenting disruptions or outbursts and by evaluating the results of presenting a class with a restrictive art lesson as opposed to one that permits creative expression. Daily student check-ins will be used to document student moods at the conclusion of each class.
Human Subjects
yes
IRB Approval
no
Faculty Mentor Name
John Roush
Faculty Mentor Title
Doctor
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
School of Education
Recommended Citation
Wessel, Bethany, "The Effects of Art on the Productivity and Mental Well-Being of Adolescents" (2022). Celebration of Scholarship. 6.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2022/day3/6
The Effects of Art on the Productivity and Mental Well-Being of Adolescents
When looking at art education, we often see a substantial gap in recognition, appreciation, and funding. Though the arts are a subject that many students find themselves drawn to in one way or another, frequently, its value is overlooked, especially in terms to mental health and productivity benefits. This study will be investigating the correlation between art lessons that use art therapy methods and allow for creativity and self-expression and its effects on behavior and mood of children in the classroom.
Research will be conducted by analyzing time on task, documenting disruptions or outbursts and by evaluating the results of presenting a class with a restrictive art lesson as opposed to one that permits creative expression. Daily student check-ins will be used to document student moods at the conclusion of each class.