Financial scarcity is known to negatively affect well-being of young adults, leading to heightened stress and uncertainty about their financial future. Despite the availability of numerous debt...Show moreFinancial scarcity is known to negatively affect well-being of young adults, leading to heightened stress and uncertainty about their financial future. Despite the availability of numerous debt relief and financial counselling programs, too little use is being made of this offered assistance. The reluctance to accept help may be influenced by a strong desire for autonomy. This study aimed to assess the association between the implicit need for autonomy and the willingness to accept help in young adults experiencing financial scarcity. Participants completed a survey that included a modernized Picture Story Exercise and a self-report questionnaire on help acceptance. Results from a multivariate regression analysis gave a marginally significant result showing that a higher implicit need for autonomy was associated with a slightly higher likelihood of help acceptance behavior, and with a more negative emotional attitude towards accepting help. Exploratory analyses highlighted that negative feelings about financial debt were a stronger predictor of help acceptance. These results underscore the importance of considering autonomy and debt-related feelings in improving interventions for young adults facing financial scarcity.Show less
The present dissertation lays between two field of studies, audience research and museum education. It takes into account those educational programs and activities developed by modern and...Show moreThe present dissertation lays between two field of studies, audience research and museum education. It takes into account those educational programs and activities developed by modern and contemporary art museums to attract an audience between the age of 19 and 35. The educational aspects of museum practice are recently undertaking profound changes. Therefore, the first part of this thesis analyses the literature regarding the changing role of museum education in the last decades. The progressive interaction between education and curatorial practice is discussed together with the appearance of innovative learning theories applied to educational programs. Moreover, the discussion of the diversities between formal and informal education underlines the fundamental role of museum in supporting lifelong learning. The second chapter focuses on the analysis of the audience. Through statistics and surveys the present thesis outlines the necessity of attracting young adults aged between 19 and 35 years old. The specificities of this target are discussed in order to understand their precise needs. Hence, it is stressed that a diverse approach towards this generation is necessary to support and enhance their potential interest in contemporary art museums. Customized activities and educational programs could possibly increase their presence in museological institutions. The third chapter examines three case studies, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, The Gemeentemuseum in The Hague and the van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven. The comparative analysis of these institutions aims to comprehend whether the recent development of learning theories are implemented in the educational offer of museums. Their different approaches delineate whether there is a scarcity of programs especially developed for the target group in analysis. Eventually, possible appropriate strategies of engagement for young museumgoers are proposed as a valuable solutions for their lack of participation in contemporary art museums.Show less
