An Exploration of Motivations of Fine Art Students in Relation to Mental and Physical Well-Being

College art students are an overlooked minority population whose culture, career motivations, and mental health risks have not been studied, and there has been little to no specialized outreach to this population. This article describes the stereotypes associated with fine art students and the data...

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Published inJournal of college student psychotherapy Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 228 - 238
Main Authors Elias, Damian M. G., Berg-Cross, Linda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.10.2009
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Art Education
art students
Artists
College Students
Counseling Services
experimental and conceptual innovator
Fine Arts
Fines
health
Majors (Students)
Mental Health
Minority Groups
Motivation
Occupational Aspiration
Physical Health
Stereotypes
Student mental health services
Student Motivation
visionary
Well Being
Wellbeing
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Summary:College art students are an overlooked minority population whose culture, career motivations, and mental health risks have not been studied, and there has been little to no specialized outreach to this population. This article describes the stereotypes associated with fine art students and the data available that confirms or refutes those stereotypes. It then reports an initial investigation of fine artists that assesses their mental and physical health as well as their career motivations. The discussion focuses on the implications for college counseling centers.
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ISSN:8756-8225
1540-4730
DOI:10.1080/87568220903163850