Promoting Mindfulness, Flourishing, and Wellness in Higher Education through the Arts
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| Title: | Promoting Mindfulness, Flourishing, and Wellness in Higher Education through the Arts |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Nguyen Duc Son |
| Source: | IGI Global. 2026. |
| Availability: | IGI Global. 701 East Chocolate Avenue Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033. Tel: 866-342-6657; Tel: 717-533-8845; Fax: 717-533-8661; e-mail: cust@igi-global.com; Web site: http://www.igi-global.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 600 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers; Researchers |
| Document Type: | Book Collected Works - General |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education, Metacognition, Mental Health, Wellness, Art, Creativity, College Students, Art Activities, Well Being, Resilience (Psychology), Story Telling, Writing (Composition), Theater Arts, Visual Arts, Self Expression, Psychological Patterns, Dance, Physical Education, Music Therapy, STEM Education, Computer Simulation, Students with Disabilities, Holistic Approach, Relaxation Training, Educational Policy, Stress Management, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Philippines |
| DOI: | 10.4018/979-8-3373-3877-4 |
| ISBN: | 979-83-373-3877-4 |
| Abstract: | With the rise of academic pressure, digital overload, and mental health challenges, higher education institutions seek holistic approaches to support student and faculty well-being. The arts offer a transformative path for mindfulness, flourishing, and wellness in academic communities. Through creative practices like music, visual arts, theater, and creative writing, individuals are encouraged to cultivate awareness and express emotions in meaningful ways. Integrating the arts into higher education may enhance personal well-being while fostering connection, resilience, and a more inclusive learning environment. "Promoting Mindfulness, Flourishing, and Wellness in Higher Education through the Arts" explores the function of the arts in fostering mindfulness and well-being within higher education environments. It provides foundational theories, methods for applying arts in mindfulness, and case studies of how universities around the world have integrated the arts into their curricula and student life to promote mental health. This book covers topics such as social media, music therapy, and inclusive education, and is a useful resource for educators, psychologists, artists, academicians, researchers, and scientists. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED680252 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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