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Id 170
Author Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H.
Title The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature
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Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. (2017). The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature, Perspective in Public Health, 137 (6), pp 337-347.

Keywords children and young people; resilience; mental health; wellbeing
Link to article https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1757913917712283
Abstract Aims: This rapid review explores the role of arts activities in promoting the mental wellbeing and resilience of children and young people aged between 11 and 18 years.Methods: A systematic search of the literature was undertaken across 18 databases; no date limit was set on publication. Search terms included a range of creative activities: music, dance, singing, drama and visual arts; these were combined with terms linked to aspects of mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Only studies related to activities that took place within community settings and those related to extracurricular activities based within schools were included.Results: Following the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight papers were included in the review. The interventions used in the studies were diverse and the research was heterogeneous; therefore, narrative synthesis of the results was conducted. The findings from the studies are considered in terms of the contribution the activities make to building resilience of children and young people. it was found that participating in arts activities can have a positive effect on self-confidence, self-esteem, relationship building and a sense of belonging, qualities which have been associated with resilience and mental wellbeing.Conclusions: Although the research evidence is limited, there is some support for providing structured group arts activities to help build resilience and contribute to positive mental wellbeing of children and young people

Metodology A systematic search of the literature was undertaken across 18 databases; no date limit was set on publication. Search terms included a range of creative activities: music, dance, singing, drama and visual arts; these were combined with terms linked to aspects of mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. Only studies related to activities that took place within community settings and those related to extracurricular activities based within schools were included. Quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods were included. Quantitative papers were assessed using Evidence for Policy and Practice Information (EPPI) appraisal tool and Qualitative studies using the Critical Appraisal skills Programme (CASP) for qualitative appraisal. A scoring system was devised to provide a rating for each study using the CASP tool. A mixed-methods evaluation tool for mixed-methods studies.

DOI 10.1177%2F1757913917712283
Search Database WoS (Web of Science)
Technique Literature review
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