Lessing, Max (2024) What Effect does Perceived Stress have on the Frequency and Intensity of Aesthetic Experiences? Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Aesthetic experiences (AEs) show remarking effects that involve a person in an emotional and meaningful experience, which may be beneficial for their well-being if harnessed correctly. The current paper investigated the correlation between perceived stress and AEs, more particularly the frequency and intensity of AEs. It was hypothesized that lower Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) scores would be related to more intense and frequent AEs. The study employed a diary-based approach, wherein participants reported their frequency and perceived stress in a pre-and post-questionnaire. In between participants can freely add their AEs and make an entry where they rate the intensity of each encounter. While participants exhibited a positive change in PSS scores, the study did not find support for the main hypotheses, that would indicate a relationship between PSS scores and frequency or intensity of AEs. Nevertheless, through the change in perceived stress, the study implies practical applications for integrating AEs into therapeutic settings and emphasizing the potential for stress relief. It also highlights the high PSS scores among first-year university students and appeals for measures that enhance their well-being. Despite limitations, this research makes a further step for future investigations, into the relationship between perceived stress and intensity and frequency of AEs.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Schino, G. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 28 May 2024 12:05 |
| Last Modified: | 28 May 2024 12:05 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3366 |
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