Art and Growth: The Role of Contemporary Art in the Self-Identity Construction of Adolescent Girls in Europe, America, and China
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Artistic cultivation has a positive impact on the psychological development of adolescents. Through exposure to and participation in artistic activities, adolescents can enhance their aesthetic literacy, stimulate creativity, and develop critical thinking. Moreover, artistic expression provides a platform for adolescents to express emotions and construct self-identity, helping to alleviate psychological stress during their growth, and enhancing self-confidence and social adaptability. This paper explores the role of contemporary art in the self-identity construction of adolescent girls in Europe and China. It aims to investigate the advantages of contemporary art in fostering self-identity among adolescent girls in Europe and propose strategies to improve contemporary art education in China. By doing so, the study seeks to enhance the value of contemporary art in supporting the psychological growth of adolescents in China and promote the mental health development of Chinese adolescent girls.
Author: Sijia Ke
Institution: Royal College of Art
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404149975