Psychological Burnout and its Reflection on the Formal and Expressive Characteristics of Fine Arts Students’ Drawings

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This study examines psychological burnout and its reflection on the characteristics of drawings among students at the College of Fine Arts, as a contemporary psychological phenomenon that affects students’ emotional and academic performance, particularly in artistic disciplines that rely on self-expression and creativity.

The study aims to identify the relationship between the level of psychological burnout and the formal and expressive features of students’ artistic drawings, as well as to determine the key visual indicators through which students’ psychological states can be inferred. The researcher adopted a descriptive-analytical method by analyzing a sample of (15) drawings, including (5) males and (10) females, using a content analysis tool developed based on relevant psychological and artistic literature.

The findings revealed a significant relationship between levels of psychological burnout and certain artistic features, such as line distortion, imbalance in composition, limited color variation, and a tendency toward symbolic or withdrawn expressions. The results also indicated relative differences between males and females in their visual expression related to psychological states.

The study concludes that drawing can serve as an effective projective tool reflecting students’ emotional condition, which allows for early detection of burnout symptoms. The research recommends paying greater attention to the psychological well-being of fine arts students and adopting supportive and counseling strategies to reduce burnout.