Journal article
The art of growing leaders: Supporting identity and leadership development through arts-based selfexpression
Journal of applied arts & health, v 7(3), pp 327-345
01 Dec 2016
Abstract
This article presents findings from the evaluation of a year-long urban-school arts programme called the Art of Growing Leaders (AGL). The goals of AGL were to support youth engagement in schools, enhance resilience, improve self-awareness and interpersonal relationships, and support leadership development through self-expression in visual arts, poetry and narratives. The evaluation study used a quasi-experimental research design measuring student perceptions at baseline, midpoint and end line. The results of the 30-week programme indicated that student perceptions changed most significantly in the ability to describe the artistic process and self-perceived skills in the arts. Qualitative and drawing-based data further indicated that students developed deeper awareness of self, and reported improved interactions with their peers and schools. The project and findings highlight the application of a visual arts programme to support psycho-social development in youth.
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- Title
- The art of growing leaders: Supporting identity and leadership development through arts-based selfexpression
- Creators
- Janelle Junkin - Drexel UniversityGirija Kaimal - Drexel UniversityJulia Terry - ArtWellKris Smith - ArtWell
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied arts & health, v 7(3), pp 327-345
- Publisher
- Intellect
- Number of pages
- 19
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies
- Other Identifier
- 991019295296504721