Perifanou, Evangelia, E (2024) Exploring Art's Transformative Potential: An Inquiry into Pelowski and Akiba's Model of Art Perception in Children and Adolescents. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study explores the applicability of Pelowski and Akiba's (2011) model of art perception stages in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17. Participants engaged in an experiment where they presented meaningful objects and conversed about them with a chosen peer. The study aimed to explore whether and how the stages of the model of art perception unfold in children and adolescents. The sample comprised 63 participants in 32 dyads, with ages ranging from 6 to 17 (M = 11, SD = 3.5). Participants were instructed to bring a significant object and not share it beforehand. The study employed a qualitative approach, focusing on thematic analysis aligned with Pelowski and Akiba's stages. The primary measurement was conversation prompts. Results indicate unique patterns in the progression of art perception stages among adolescents, demonstrating non-linear pathways. The study found that the vocabulary limitations of children hindered a comprehensive analysis of their conversations. Future research is proposed to explore non-verbal communication in children to better understand their appreciation for art, as well as the factor of theory of mind which may influence the occurrence of the stages. The study provides novel insights into the nuanced ways adolescents progress through art perception stages, enriching our understanding of the interplay between age and the transformative potential of art experiences.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schino, G. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Feb 2024 10:47 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Feb 2024 10:47 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3163 |
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