katherine N. cotter

How do people interpret aesthetic experiences? People respond to the aesthetic experiences in many ways. I study specific aesthetic experiences, such as profound art experiences, and am currently examining how people approach and experience art in a museum context.

How does engagement with the arts contribute to individual flourishing? I study people's engagement with different art forms and the links between engagement and flourishing outcomes. I've examined this question both with in-person art engagement and digital forms of art appreciation.

What does psychology look like "in the wild" of our everyday lives? In a lot of my research, I examine creativity and the arts in people's everyday environments. Most often, I've used electronic experience sampling and daily diary techniques.