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Viewing Alone or Together: How Social Interaction Impacts the Art Experience - Elizabeth Johnson

The research we conducted is grounded in the belief that art can be more than just a personal source of joy; it’s a powerful conduit for shared experiences and psychological development. We explored the effects of an extended visual art viewing exercise in both individual and group contexts, comparing these experiences in both a museum environment and a controlled laboratory setting. We studied 188 participants and observed changes in their arousal, emotions, sense of social connectedness, appreciation of aesthetics, knowledge acquisition, and stress levels. I will discuss how our results reveal the unique influence of viewing art in specific group settings compared to individual ones, where there are notable increases in social connectedness, aesthetic appreciation, and knowledge acquisition. These results emphasize the capacity of visual arts to not only enhance personal well-being but also to strengthen communal bonds and social cohesion. By illuminating the intricate dynamics of social interaction in relation to engagement with the visual arts, our study adds to the broader understanding of art's role in promoting both personal and collective flourishing.