Psychological Mechanisms and Mental Health in Digital Media Art Creation: Addressing Emotional Disorders and Anxiety in the Digital Intelligence Era
Yunpeng XuAbstract
Objective
This study investigates the psychological mechanisms underlying the evolution of digital media art in the context of digital intelligence, with particular focus on how technological advancements influence artists' creative processes and mental health, including anxiety symptoms, emotional disorders, and stress-related challenges.
Subjects and Methods
The research employed a mixed-methods approach involving 150 digital media artists, including standardized psychological assessments measuring creative cognition, technological adaptation, and mental health indicators using GAD-7 anxiety scale and PSS stress inventory. In-depth interviews with 30 professional artists explored psychological challenges, while computational analysis of 500 artworks identified patterns related to emotional expression and psychological well-being.
Results
The study revealed three key psychological mechanisms: cognitive adaptability (r=0.72, p<0.01), creative resilience (r=0.68, p<0.01), and technological empathy (r=0.63, p<0.05). Artists with stronger psychological traits showed 40% greater innovation and 35% faster technology adaptation, while demonstrating 30% lower anxiety levels and better stress management. Those with emotional disorders exhibited significant improvement in psychological well-being through structured digital art creation.
Conclusions
Digital media art evolution is driven by psychological mechanisms that help artists navigate technological changes while managing mental health challenges. These findings highlight the importance of supporting artists' psychological well-being through tailored interventions that address anxiety and emotional disorders in the digital intelligence era.
Corresponding Author
Yunpeng Xu, School of Digital Arts, Nanjing University of the Arts, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210000, China.