Research on the Mechanism of Mindfulness Traits in the Process of Intangible Cultural Heritage Pottery Throwing in Relieving Urban Psychological Stress

Mengting Jin

Pinnacle Academic Press Proceedings Series, 2026, vol. 11, 173-180

Abstract: Pottery throwing, recognized as a significant intangible cultural heritage (ICH) art form, intricately integrates traditional craftsmanship, profound cultural expression, and immersive tactile engagement. In contemporary society, this practice offers unique and highly effective opportunities for stress relief, particularly among increasingly burdened urban populations. Mindfulness traits, which are fundamentally characterized by sustained focused attention, emotional management, and an acute present-moment awareness, have been consistently shown to enhance overall mental health and psychological wellbeing. Consequently, this paper comprehensively investigates the underlying mechanisms by which the cultivation of mindfulness traits during the traditional pottery throwing process can effectively alleviate psychological stress among urban dwellers. Through a rigorous methodological approach that combines systematic behavioural observation, precise physiological measurement, and comprehensive psychological assessment, the current study develops a robust conceptual framework. This framework explicitly links the state of mindfulness achieved in pottery practice to quantifiable stress reduction outcomes. Furthermore, detailed case studies conducted in various urban ceramic workshops empirically demonstrate that deliberately incorporating structured mindfulness training into routine pottery practice can significantly improve diverse mental health indicators. Ultimately, this research highlights the substantial potential of ICH pottery not merely as an artistic endeavor, but as a viable therapeutic medium for urban stress management, psychological rehabilitation, and sustainable cultural transmission in modern metropolitan environments.

Keywords: intangible cultural heritage; pottery throwing; mindfulness; psychological stress; mental health; cultural therapy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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