IMPACT OF THE ARTS ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v14.i2SCE.2026.6737Keywords:
Arts, Arts Education, Creativity, Mathematics CreativityAbstract [English]
This research paper presents a comprehensive study of the profound impact of various art forms, such as music, dance, painting, drama, sculpture, and literature, on the holistic development of human personality. The arts are not merely a means of entertainment or a hobby; they play a fundamental role in shaping a person's overall personality.
This study attempts to understand how the arts positively influence a person's emotional, mental, social, moral, and intellectual development. Arts education significantly enhances self-confidence, creativity, imagination, concentration, patience, and problem-solving abilities in children and youth. It also serves as an effective means of reducing stress and anxiety, expressing emotions in a healthy way, achieving inner satisfaction, and improving mental health.
The research provides a thorough analysis of the long-term impact of the arts on people of different age groups and social backgrounds. The results clearly indicate that individuals who regularly participate actively in arts activities develop better communication skills, empathy, social understanding, cultural sensitivity, and leadership abilities.
This research emphasizes the urgent need to include arts as a compulsory subject in the modern education system so that it becomes possible to create a balanced, sensitive and well-rounded personality.
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