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SHS Web Conf.
Volume 222, 2025
2025 3rd International Conference on Education, Psychology and Cultural Communication (ICEPCC 2025)
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| Article Number | 04007 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Educational Policy, Pedagogy, and Teacher Development | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202522204007 | |
| Published online | 17 September 2025 | |
Effects of art therapy on mental health and learning motivation in children and adolescents
College of Liberal Arts, Wenzhou Kean University, Wenzhou, 325060, China
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Abstract
Art therapy (AT) is an effective intervention to improve adolescents’ mental health and learning motivation. This study examined its effects on mental health and learning motivation in enhancing emotional regulation, self-esteem, and stress management. Studies have shown that AT provides a creative outlet for negative emotions caused by psychological problems such as anxiety and depression and enhances intrinsic motivation by promoting self efficacy. In addition, schools can use it as a reward to further encourage learning engagement. Future studies should consider the long term effects as well as its adaptation in different populations. The results suggest that AT, as a therapeutic tool, can effectively improve adolescents’ mental health and learning motivation.
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