| Title |
Montgomery, Kensie MED_2025 |
| Alternative Title |
The Art of Coping: Evaluating the Impact of Artistic Creativity on Adolescent Psychological Well-being |
| Creator |
Montgomery, Kensie |
| Contributors |
Bates, Vincent (advisor) |
| Collection Name |
Master of Education |
| Abstract |
This study is an examination of how participation in arts-based programs influenced the psychological well-being of high school students attending a rigorous early-college STEM high school. Using a qualitative research approach, data was collected from 48 archival and 22 current artist statements/reflections, as well as one classroom critique produced in a college-level Concurrent Enrollment Studio Art course. Data was coded inductively to identify recurring themes. Analysis revealed that artmaking supported students in exploring identity, self-expression, building creativity and resilience, and giving a sense of relief from the stress and pressure of rigorous academic environments. Findings indicate that art and artmaking offer adolescents a unique space for emotional safety, personal insight, and a psychological reprieve from stressful settings. Art programs may serve as powerful and essential for enhancing mental health and psychological well-being in high-stress educational settings. |
| Subject |
Education, Secondary; Art & Music; Education--Research--Methodology |
| Digital Publisher |
Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date |
2025-12 |
| Medium |
theses |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
50 page pdf |
| Conversion Specifications |
Adobe Acrobat |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her thesis, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6m3tpwg |
| Setname |
wsu_smt |
| ID |
156007 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6m3tpwg |
