Education

Extracurricular music and visual arts activities are related to academic performance improvement in school-aged children

C. Ishiguro, T. Ishihara, et al.

This longitudinal study investigates how extracurricular music and visual arts activities contribute to academic performance in seventh-grade Japanese children. Conducted by Chiaki Ishiguro, Toru Ishihara, and Noriteru Morita, the research reveals a positive link between these activities and improved academic outcomes, suggesting a significant role for arts education in academic success.

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Abstract

This longitudinal study examined the association between extracurricular music and visual arts activities and academic performance in 488 seventh-grade Japanese children over two years. Structural equation modeling revealed a positive association between participation in these extracurricular activities and improvements in general academic performance, mediated by improvements in music and visual arts scores. The findings suggest a contribution of arts education to academic success, but the correlational nature of the study necessitates further research to establish causality.

Publisher

npj Science of Learning

Published On

Mar 29, 2023

Authors

Chiaki Ishiguro, Toru Ishihara, Noriteru Morita

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