Exploring the Relationship of Cultural Confidence and Mental Wellbeing for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Aesthetic Education

This study empirically examines Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) engagement and psychological outcomes. Using a Thought Sampling Paradigm with 938 participants in a 10-week ICH aesthetic education course, we found significant positive correlations between cultural confidence (pride, appreciation) and mental wellbeing (self-efficacy, life meaning), supported by self-relevance and goal-oriented thinking.