Art Education and Social Emotional Learning: Practices to Enhance Students' Self-Awareness and Sense of Social Responsibility
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study examines the role of art education in enhancing students’ self-awareness and social responsibility. Through the "Community Color Artist" program, a community-based art initiative, the research evaluates how integrating art education with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) contributes to students’ emotional cognition and social engagement. Surveys were designed to capture perceptions from both students and parents, covering three key dimensions: artistic perception, self-awareness, and social responsibility. Data were collected before and after the activity. Comparative analysis revealed significant improvements in students’ self-awareness and social responsibility, with notable progress in emotional expression, community awareness, and collaborative skills. Parents also provided positive feedback, reporting observable growth in their children’s social competencies and sense of responsibility. This study offers empirical support for the integration of art education and SEL and proposes practical recommendations for implementing similar art-based activities in school settings.
Authors: Song Yifei, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri
Institution: National University of Malaysia
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417244585