Exploring the Influential Factors on Aesthetic Literacy among College Students at Leshan Teachers College

Wenyang Ye; Jareeporn  Chotipiboonsub; Kemmarin  Chupradist

doi:10.60027/ijsasr.2024.4199

Authors

Wenyang Ye Master of Education Program in Educational Administration, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Southeast Bangkok University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2574-4491
Jareeporn Chotipiboonsub Faculty of Liberal Arts, Southeast Bangkok University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8299-9494
Kemmarin Chupradist Faculty of Liberal Arts, Southeast Bangkok University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6181-5898

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/ijsasr.2024.4199

Keywords:

Aesthetic Literacy; , Family Atmosphere; , Teacher Guidance; , Degree of Participation; , Educational Practices; , College Students

Abstract

Background and Aims: With the development of society, the aesthetic quality of college students in normal colleges has received more and more attention. These problems stem from the influence of social environment, family education, traditional aesthetic education, and other factors. This study provides practical guidance for comprehensive development planning of college students’ aesthetic literacy.

Material and Method: This quantitative research used a questionnaire survey method. Data were collected from a sample group of 2,120 college students at Leshan Normal University using a simple random sampling method.

Results: 1) There was a significant positive correlation between aesthetic literacy with the family atmosphere, participation levels, and teacher guidance. 2) Family atmosphere, participation level, and teacher guidance had a significant positive influence on aesthetic literacy, while teacher guidance was the most influential, followed by participation level, and family atmosphere.

Conclusion: Through these conclusions, we have more clearly realized the importance of family education, teacher guidance, and school activities in shaping the aesthetic literacy of college students. The interaction and role of these factors help provide practical guidance and improvement suggestions and promote the comprehensive development and improvement of college students' aesthetic literacy. The management can set useful policies using these factors to enhance educational practices as well as improve strategic plans on the aesthetic literacy of college students.

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