Causal Factors of Aesthetic Education Evaluation for Public Undergraduate Universities in Sichuan Province

Objectives: This study investigates the causal factors influencing aesthetic education evaluation in public undergraduate universities in Sichuan Province, aiming to identify the key determinants and their interrelationships. Theoretical Framework: The study integrates multi-dimensional evaluation methodologies, management theories, leadership models, teacher performance theories, and student development principles to construct a comprehensive and systematic approach to aesthetic education evaluation in universities. Method: This study administered a survey to a sample of 478 educational administrators and teachers. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM), a robust statistical technique for examining the interrelationships among identified variables and their collective impact on aesthetic education evaluation. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that academic administration, leadership styles, teacher quality, and student development have significant positive impacts on aesthetic education evaluation. Academic administration acts as a mediating variable, connecting leadership styles, teacher quality, and student development with aesthetic education evaluation. These results emphasize the critical importance of integrating these factors to enhance the effectiveness and outcomes of aesthetic education evaluation. Research Implications: The study proposes practical strategies for optimizing aesthetic education evaluation, including improving teachers’ aesthetic competencies, fostering students’ developmental potential, and strengthening academic administration. These recommendations contribute to the holistic advancement of aesthetic education in higher education institutions. Originality/Value: This research offers a novel perspective on the structural relationships influencing aesthetic education evaluation, providing new insights to support the development and refinement of aesthetic education practices.