A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF FINE ARTS EDUCATION ON COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
Fine arts education, cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, primary school children, qualitative researchAbstract
Fine arts education has increasingly been recognized as an integral component of holistic child development. The present study explores the effect of fine arts education on cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation among primary school children. Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to adapt thinking, shift perspectives, and respond effectively to changing situations, while emotional regulation involves the ability to understand, manage, and express emotions in a socially appropriate manner. Using a qualitative research approach, this study draws upon observational data, reflective forms filled by students, parents, and teachers, and existing literature to understand how engagement in fine arts—such as drawing, painting, music, dance, and drama—contributes to children’s cognitive and emotional growth. The findings suggest that fine arts education plays a significant role in enhancing children’s adaptability, creative thinking, emotional awareness, and self-control. Despite certain limitations, the study highlights the importance of integrating fine arts into the primary school curriculum to foster well-rounded development.
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