CANDIDATE TRANSITION VARIABLES

Candidate transition variables for socialimpact


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View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. Most participants expressed improved wellbeing after the intervention, such as improved mood, calmed anxiety or a feeling of enhanced confidence. .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. These results indicate that attending the workshop had a positive effect on the participants self-esteem, mood and well-being. .
View Muller-Pinget, S.; Carrard, I.; Ybarra, J.; Golay, A. Dance therapy improves self-body image among obese patients. Patients found pleasure in performing the exercises and expressed positive feelings that in turn enhanced them. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project Qualitative evidence of the outcomes of the program suggest that it had a positive impact on participants physical and social well-being, as well as upon their creative activity. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The last individual outcome area explored by the studies focused on wellbeing outcomes, the assessed areas of impact were happiness, pleasure, enjoyment, life satisfaction and feeling of peace. .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health The positive effects are then characterized by the fact that healthy living conditions favour healthy life styles. .
View Li, Y., ; Winters, J., V. Urbanisation, natural amenities and subjective well-being: Evidence from US counties. Areas with better natural amenities might be expected to increase individual well-being. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users elicit an emotional response that encourages positive feelings such as optimism, hope and enjoyment; . .
View Thomson, L. J. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Well-Being With Objects: Evaluating a Museum ObjectHandling Intervention for Older Adults in Health Care Settings It was hypothesized that prepost comparisons would demonstrate enhanced well-being (increase in positive emotion, wellness and happiness; decrease in negative emotion) across settings. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs Our results suggest a positive impact on mental well-being for participants with a diverse range of health and wellness needs. .
View Wiseman, R.; Watt, C. Achieving the impossible: a review of magic-based interventions and their effects on wellbeing Again, overall positive results have been reported. .
View Vrtana D., Krizanova A., Skorvagova E., Valaskova K. Exploring the affective level in adolescents in relation to advertising with a selected emotional appeal The positive mood is defined by the following items: joy, happiness, enjoyment, and physical freshness. .
View Nielsen J.H., Overgaard C. Healing architecture and Snoezelen in delivery room design: A qualitative study of womens birth experiences and patient-centeredness of care It really helped me keep myself going, you know, maintaining the relaxed state I wanted to achieve . .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? This, in turn, might raise the levels of well-being. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes I feel happier & much more confident - myself, at last! .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Therefore they have improved my quality of life. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Participants reported a mixture of increased energy (energized, uplifted, inspired, enthusiastic and confident) and fulfilment (contented, relaxed and a sense of well-being). .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes My mood is generally improved. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes This gives me more exercise and energy as I feel good about doing it. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia So I suppose that made me feel good ... .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles The results showed positive changes in self-reported general health, mental health, personal and social well-being. .
View Bird J.M., Karageorghis C.I. A Grounded Theory of Music-Video Use in an Exercise Facility You could say that it made me feel happier in that regard, and, if a sense of overall wellbeing is tied to what you want from a workout, you could say that was productive side-effect. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group A person's resilience and the presence of positive states and emotions are key elements of well-being. .
View Hanson K. Positive Psychology for Overcoming Symptoms of Depression: A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy of a Positive Psychology Self-Help Book versus a CBT Self-Help Book High total scores indicate higher levels of subjective happiness. .
View Hanson K. Positive Psychology for Overcoming Symptoms of Depression: A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy of a Positive Psychology Self-Help Book versus a CBT Self-Help Book High scores indicate high levels of life satisfaction. .
View Hanson K. Positive Psychology for Overcoming Symptoms of Depression: A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy of a Positive Psychology Self-Help Book versus a CBT Self-Help Book High scores indicate high levels of psychological well-being. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective In this respect, a clear improvement in psychological well-being can be observed in two of the four participants. .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age He appreciates it, saying that its nice and makes him feel relaxed and in a good mood. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Proper posture improves overall balance and generally there are positive effects on the body. .
View Redfield A. An analysis of the experiences and integration of transpersonal phenomena induced by electronic dance music These effects, in turn, have the potential to bring positivity and healing to the world. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience In this study, particularly positive affect, vitality and coping increased. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The findings are positive in that regard. .
View Subramaniam P., Woods B. Digital life storybooks for people with dementia living in care homes: An evaluation Higher scores indicate higher quality of life. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement It improves my wellbeing being there, yes. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Its physical, practical and psychological doing is a functionality that had a positive impact on health and wellbeing for the participating service users. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients The study demonstrated statistically significant, overall enhancement of psychological well-being as determined by the PANAS measures, and subjective well-being and happiness as determined by the VAS measures. .
View James C.E., Altenmüller E., Kliegel M., Krüger T.H.C., Van De Ville D., Worschech F., Abdili L., Scholz D.S., Jünemann K., Hering A., Grouiller F., Sinke C., Marie D. Train the brain with music (TBM): brain plasticity and cognitive benefits induced by musical training in elderly people in Germany and Switzerland, a study protocol for an RCT comparing musical instrumental practice to sensitization to music As these activities are pleasant for an average individual, they are intrinsically motivating and therefore easy to maintain over long periods of time, meanwhile increasing wellbeing. .
View Caló F., Steiner A., Millar S., Teasdale S. The impact of a community-based music intervention on the health and well-being of young people: A realist evaluation The questionnaire also included the life satisfaction measures of personal well-being as used by ONS National Wellbeing Programme. .
View Saarikallio S.H., Randall W.M., Baltazar M. Music Listening for Supporting Adolescents’ Sense of Agency in Daily Life Feeling better or feeling more of a certain positive affective state might have been experienced as a successful event by the participants. .
View Stewart J., Garrido S., Hense C., McFerran K. Music use for mood regulation: Self-awareness and conscious listening choices in young people with tendencies to depression In this case, even a small improvement in mood was perceived as a positive change. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture In recent years, there has been increased research interest in wellbeing, as people seek to learn how they might lead healthier and happier lives. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture The more positive affect or pleasure we experience, the happier we will be. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture This may enhance participants sense of achievement and increase self-esteem. .
View Curtis A., Gibson L., O’Brien M., Roe B. Systematic review of the impact of arts for health activities on health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in care homes The outcome measures focused upon were health, wellbeing and quality of life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice 2. Spiritually uplifting, as it enhances the mood and energises the spirit. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice These emotional, social, and cognitive benefits may well be powerful protective factors working to enhance health, particularly relating to reducing stress and promoting a sense of wellbeing and happiness. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In other words, well-being is a strongly desired outcome for modern everyday life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Some experienced exhilarating transpersonal feelings of happiness, joy and well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In addition, it is clear that the activity was highly valued in contributing to overall well-being and quality of life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It is also enjoyable, meaningful and emotionally uplifting. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature (b) improving the emotional well-being of the participants. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature (Tania) These positive experiences by all participants in the DLG generated a state of well-being that may consequently promote improved emotional stability. .
View Blackburn C. ‘The people in the purple shirts’: Froebelian insights to a Singing Medicine project in a children’s hospital It gives, therefore, joy, freedom, contentment, inner and outer rest, peace with the world. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study You feel much better, and it does wonders for you . .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Time had a significant effect on mental wellbeing, indicating that participants mental wellbeing improved after joining the ABG. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions This finding suggests that participants wellbeing benefited equally from participation in both activities. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making I feel generally more satisfied with howI am living because I have more purpose and reason to be alive. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Feeling happy, occupied and fulfilled leads to better mental health and increased resilience when dealing with difficult things. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making This creates a real sense of wellbeing. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Playing makes me feel happy and positive. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery For many this represented a chance to feel good and express happiness with others. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery For example, one participant said, It gives you a real feel good factor and really lifts you. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial Patients who had participated in the trial reported benefits in their physical performance and general well-being as well as a sense of achievement and self-efficacy. .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation .this has been very useful, I always felt better afterwards physically. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Higher summed scores indicate higher well-being in both cases. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers followed with specific items such as made me feel useful and enabled me to appreciate life more. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia Types of outcome measures Emotional well-being, including quality of life and positive affect. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The participants reported perceived health benefits from participation in the group, and no adverse events. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing The findings reveal a rich array of positive benefits on the participants' social wellbeing with/in the community. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing There was some evidence of a growing sense of collective social wellbeing which stemmed from the projects amongst the wider community. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing And that was a relief, you know. .
View Węziak-Białowolska D. Attendance of cultural events and involvement with the arts—impact evaluation on health and well-being from a Swiss household panel survey Well-being outcome variable Well-being was measured with a simple question referring to general life satisfaction (GLS): In general, how satisfied are you with your life? .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Positive affect represents pleasurable engagement and includes emotions such as enthusiasm and alertness. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Such environments intend to promote a sense of well-being, a reduction in stress and fatigue, and encourage a sense of hope and positive attitude in patients. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes wellbeing as a positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of a society, because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well (CDC, 2018). .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Wellbeing is more simply defined as the presence of life satisfaction, and positive emotions. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students They found it exhilarating, an emotional release, and a good way to boost my ego. .
View Florian Carl ,Rosemond Kutsidzo Music a nd Wellbeing in Everyday Life: An Exploratory Study of Music Experience in Ghana His alertness and happiness increased, he felt less irritable, more in the present and more relaxed. .
View Müller S., Rohde P., Gau J.M., Stice E. Moderators of the effects of indicated group and bibliotherapy cognitive behavioral depression prevention programs on adolescents depressive symptoms and depressive disorder onset If true, the risk of MDD onset might significantly decrease once the substance abuse is addressed. .
View Staiano, A., E.; Marker, A., M.; Beyl, R., A.; Hsia, D., S.; Katzmarzyk, P., T.; Newton, R., L. A randomized controlled trial of dance exergaming for exercise training in overweight and obese adolescent girls. Health-related quality of life. .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health Equally important is to secure a sustainable development from a health point of view. .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health The health status among less priviliged groups and how it changes over time is also a valid indicator for social progress and quality of life. .
View Daykin, N.; Byrne, E.; Soteriou, T.; O’Connor, S. The impact of art, design and enviroment in mental healthcare: a systematic review of the literature Nevertheless, patients rated their health improvement better in the newer wards and they also gave a higher rating to the treatment and the staff. .
View Punzi L., Chia M., Cipolletta S., Dolcetti C., Galozzi P., Giovinazzi O., Tonolo S., Zava R., Pazzaglia F. The role of architectural design for rheumatic patients’ wellbeing: The point of view of environmental psychology This can give a significant contribution to the improvement of the quality of life of individuals affected by chronic diseases, such as RDs. .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles The results of the study suggest that community centre activities offer benefits that are supportive of health and well-being. .
View McCann T.V., Cotton S.M., Lubman D.I. Social problem solving in carers of young people with a first episode of psychosis: a randomized controlled trial In so doing, this may improve their ability to cope with caring-related problems and their access to programmes, and, potentially, improve outcomes in care recipients.8 .
View McGarry J., Bowden D. Unlocking stories: Older womens experiences of intimate partner violence told through creative expression Ultimately, this has the potential to improve the effectiveness of care provision and support. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies Qualitative studies identified some mediating factors (e.g. improved self-esteem) that may lead to improvements in health outcomes. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol Wellbeing is positively associated with quality of life and physical health benefits, including a decreased risk for disease, speedier disease recovery, and increased longevity 6-13 . .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Health equity exists when all peoples have equal opportunity to achieve health and well-being as determined by the circumstances that shape their lives. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice They also reported improved health benefits, such as reduced medications for some members, and improved working capacity and enhanced daily life routines for others. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice People of relatively more socioeconomic status have better health and longevity, while people of relatively less socioeconomic status have worse health and longevity, people somewhere in the middle experience middling health and longevity and so on. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Over time, it is expected that this may contribute towards positive health outcomes for those participating, and potentially the wider community. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery For others it stood out as key to their recovery or the maintenance of health. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) These health benefits included improvements in breathing, sputum clearance and exercise tolerance, as well as a general sense of improved well-being. .
View Clapp L.A., Taylor E.P., Di Folco S., Mackinnon V.L. Effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric populations affected by medical health conditions: a systematic review However, the outcomes were all broadly related to positive adjustment regarding chronic ill health. .
View Lankston L., Cusack P., Fremantle C., Isles C. Visual art in hospitals: Case studies and review of the evidence These include positive effects not only on patient wellbeing but also on health outcome such as length of stay in hospital and pain tolerance. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs c. Empowerment Increased self-confidence and self-determination were evident among participants. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes They have increased my self-confidence and therefore made me feel better about myself and my prospects. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Also its good for self esteem, its good for confidence. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group Many participants also reported experiences of personal development, stating that that they had developed increased self-confidence and self-efficacy. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections I felt a sense of achievement very much so, selfesteem. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture A few participants also noted that this sense of accomplishment had led to, e.g., greater confidence on a personal level. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Participants report pride in themselves and in their community, increased confidence and a feeling of self-satisfaction. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders And, I have become more confident. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. (reverse-coded), . . . been a happy person? .
View Konlaan, B. B.; Bygren, L. O.; Johansson, S. E. Visiting the cinema, concerts, museums or art exhibitions as determinant of survival: a Swedish fourteen-year cohort follow-up. Such resolution is attended by pleasure. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes I have been pleased to find out that people see me as a nice person. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Here the result achieved was a source of pride and satisfaction. .
View Subramaniam P., Woods B. Digital life storybooks for people with dementia living in care homes: An evaluation Im glad to see her face full of happiness. .
View Subramaniam P., Woods B. Digital life storybooks for people with dementia living in care homes: An evaluation Nice memories . I feel happy . very happy! .
View Twedt E., Proffitt D.R., Hearn D.L. Art and aging: Digital projects for individuals with dementia The entire experience has been extremely rewarding... .
View Bermingham A., ORourke J., Gurrin C., Collins R., Irving K., Smeaton A.F. Automatically recommending multimedia content for use in group reminiscence therap The responses were positive, with all facilitators agreeing that the system was satisfying and useful. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Participants indicated high satisfaction with the program. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Program satisfaction was high. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Nevertheless, interviewees comments were largely positive. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice But, interestingly, upbeat and happy mood are not the only moods reported. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study You know, you get high and you get happy. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Another noted, Im left happier so more confident. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery And another in a similar vein, Its given me a lot of confidence. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public and hes an encouraging and very positive person anyway. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers Satisfaction with life improved slightly and flourishing scale scores remained high from baseline. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students When reflecting back on performance experiences, most participants were grateful and happy for the experience. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Participants shared that there was a sense of community, and feelings of happiness and success when congregating together. .
View Zhang, Y.; Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework. A relaxing atmosphere has the potential to reduce anxiety and depression. .
View Nan, J., K.; Ho, R.,T. Effects of clay art therapy on adults outpatients with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial. The results showed that depressive signs were alleviated to the minimal form of depression. .
View Corbett, B., A.; Blain, S., D.; Ioannou, S., ; Balser, M., Changes in anxiety following a randomized control trial of a theatre-based intervention for youth with autism spectrum disorder. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the intervention on reducing anxiety and stress. .
View Xie, Q.W.; Chan, C.H.Y.; Ji, Q.; Chan, C.L.W. Psychosocial Effects of Parent-Child Book Reading Interventions: A Meta-analysis It may also assist in reducing their stress or depression. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users are calming and reduce anxiety; . .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? While there were several restrictions within these studies, they do illustrate that a decrease in perceived anxiety from the stresses of everyday life can be experienced. .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles There was a significant reduction in self-reported mental ill health. .
View Khandelwal D., Kalra N., Tyagi R., Khatri A., Gupta K. Control of anxiety in pediatric patients using tell show do method and audiovisual distraction Analysis of FIS and VPT revealed that decline in anxiety was significantly found to be more when behavior management technique was applied. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials As a result of these experiences, AT is believed to reduce symptoms in patients with anxiety. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials Objectives The primary objective is to examine the effectiveness ofAT in reducing anxiety symptoms. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials Included were studies that had reduction of anxiety symptoms as the primary outcome measure. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials Outcomes The primary outcome measure was anxiety symptoms reduction (pre-post treatment). .
View Cunningham S., Brill M., Whalley J.H., Read R., Anderson G., Edwards S., Picking R. Assessing Wellbeing in People Living with Dementia Using Reminiscence Music with a Mobile App (Memory Tracks): A Mixed Methods Cohort Study That, in turn, may reduce panic or fear in the participants. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review A reduction in anxiety levels was recorded by Froggett and Little (2012) and Mouradian (2013). .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers Studies have shown reductions in anxiety, improvements in mood and reductions in cardiovascular measures such as blood pressure. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome Results: After the singing experience, participants showed a decrease in their levels of anxiety and depression. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome The findings from this study are similar, therefore, in showing some reductions in anxiety and depression items. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition These members were found to experience a moderate reduction (d = 0.44) in mental distress over that time period. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia It was noted within this research that all participants anxiety decreased throughout the session. .
View Muller-Pinget, S.; Carrard, I.; Ybarra, J.; Golay, A. Dance therapy improves self-body image among obese patients. Self-body image was hence strengthened. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users promote self-esteem and a sense of identity and community; and . .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. The most common expected outcome, considered primary, was increased self-esteem and confidence. .
View Wiseman, R.; Watt, C. Achieving the impossible: a review of magic-based interventions and their effects on wellbeing The work aims to boost self-esteem and provide a sense of mastery. .
View Troscianko E.T. Literary reading and eating disorders: Survey evidence of therapeutic help and harm Especially if I like the main character and look up to them. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Improved self-image and self-trust were paramount to the perceived quality of life and wellbeing of the participants. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies (i) improved attention to self-care, self-worth and enjoyment; .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Self-esteem Another key area related in interviews was the development of self-esteem through the programme. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Undoubtedly, these effects are connected with increasing self-esteem and the time-out phenomenon mentioned in the previous section. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture It is closely connected to goals and ambition, and it seems likely that gaining mastery or competence in a particular skill may increase self-esteem. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice He described it as a personal reward. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study But that in itself is a good thing. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making You get a sense of achievement that can boost your self-esteem. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Another said, It builds self-esteem and protects against relapses. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study ... gives people a sense of achievement, pride in themselves and in their community. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS Participants also reported increased self-worth and self-advocacy. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students So I liked being the best one. .
View Muller-Pinget, S.; Carrard, I.; Ybarra, J.; Golay, A. Dance therapy improves self-body image among obese patients. Moreover, the motivation to look after their bodies and health, change their eating behavior, and ultimately lose weight would be strengthened. .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health research for health promotion (including analysis of social inequities in health) . .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health Information and Education health promotion . .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles The multiple routes for enrolment on to community centre-based activities are likely to address unmet health needs, while the development of new and potentially supportive social networks provide local assets for health. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol This program helped to create a much broader approach to health promotion with a strong community focus. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition These programmes are used to support recovery from health issues through providing access to increased social supports and engagement in meaningful activities. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes A positive result of these interventions was that they often led to social interactions. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies (ii) improved social interactions; and .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community It is social and they are able to chat. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review Other benefits to the individuals included increased enjoyment and satisfaction, and the opportunity to share and connect with others, and increased social interaction. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery It also, and perhaps crucially, represented a model of good communication which seemed, in many cases, to rehabilitate the ability to develop relationships which people could then transfer to their lives more broadly. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study And your social life becomes more . .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The stimulation of social interactions helps to tackle isolation and contributes to building bonds. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users provide a positive social experience, reducing social isolation; . .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies By contrast, befriending interventions focus on improving the level of social support and decreasing loneliness through one-to-one interaction 56 . .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Social engagement This was a process of building relationships and meaningful connections which in turn increased engagement in the program, It made me feel less lonely. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Engagement in shared experiences leading to increased communication and interaction has the potential to address social isolation in particular. .
View Caló F., Steiner A., Millar S., Teasdale S. The impact of a community-based music intervention on the health and well-being of young people: A realist evaluation Through the intervention, some of young people who were bullied or experienced loneliness felt safe enough to get to know people and develop new friendships. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery This kind of contact changed relationships and reduced stigma. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial mixing and meeting different people Good discussions Sense of social support Felt supported by peers in group. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In this regard, the proposed theoretical framework highlights cultures main function in sustainable development consists in its ability to stimulate a system of networks, especially through building social capital and enhancing leadership and organisational skills which can forge bottom-up process of collective action and revitalisation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development First, building a sense of community where through the enhancement of social interaction, which leads to social cohesion, social capital can be formed (encompassing the effects on those more directly involved in the experience). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Repeated opportunities for encounters and social interaction can produce social solidarity and social cohesion through the recognition of common interests and the creation of common connections. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, the formation of groups and the consequent enhancement of community involvement, grounded on values of trust and co-operation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, individuals that are brought together through intensive interaction and cooperation activities might foster social capital and increase their ability for community involvement in the future. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Its experiential activities provide opportunities for social interaction and the creation of common grounds, developing trust of others, establishing social bonds and building bridges in a pluralistic society (social capital); subsequently, by bringing people together and enhancing community-oriented values, these activities strengthen public and critic awareness of their life settings and enhance specific community organizational skills, which can encourage capacity for collective action and civic engagement (community involvement). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development However, as discussed earlier, the bridging connections that bring different people together are the ones that tend to reinforce community awareness. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Robust social infrastructure fosters contact, mutual support, and collaboration. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people The project facilitated community engagement and relationship building. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Participants developed bonding social capital with each other, bridging social capital with group leaders, and linking social capital with gallery staff and researchers. .
View Macrì, E.; Limoni, C. Artistic activities and psychological well-being perceived by patients with spinal cord injury. Then, the art therapist supports the patients in their creative activities. .
View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. It is also crucial that people feel a sense of relatedness to other people, so that in addition to the personal, internally focused elements, peoples social experiences - the degree to which they have supportive relationships and a sense of connection with others - form a vital aspect of well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Finally, in groups, it involves social interaction and coordination and can generate feelings of belonging and social support. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) This sense of community, connection, belonging and commonality was very important to the participants. .
View Schneider J. The arts as a medium for care and self-care in dementia: Arguments and evidence It restores a sense of community, of supporting one another, of being important to one another. .
View Windle G., Newman A., Burholt V., Woods B., OBrien D., Baber M., Hounsome B., Parkinson C., Tischler V. Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research In other words, they wish to remain socially connected. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. This is also the case for historical sites. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development This movement was, as expected, accompanied by an increase in tourism activity. .
View Li, Y., ; Winters, J., V. Urbanisation, natural amenities and subjective well-being: Evidence from US counties. More generally, policy should continually aim to improve well-being by both better leveraging the benefits of cities such as higher productivity and human capital accumulation and minimising the costs that urbanisation creates..
View Van Steenwinkel, I.; De Casterlé, B., D.; Heylighen, A. How architectural design affords experiences of freedom in residential care for older people. According to residents and caregivers this enhanced the access to outdoor places. .
View Coulton, S.; Clift, S.; Skingley, A.; Rodriguez, J. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on mental health-related quality of life of older people: Randomised controlled trial. People indicated their enjoyment of the experience and highlighted the benefits on mental health, well-being and social relationships. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Indeed, these social virtues can stimulate the critical capacity in relation to life surroundings, and self-satisfaction and can induce collective actions that meet the needs of the local reality, and therefore foster citizenship and fairer societies. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Finally, it has potential benefits for the residents. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents' social relations positively influence their subjective well-being by positively influencing .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents' sense of community positively influences their subjective well-being by positively influencing .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents' social environment positively influences their subjective well-being by positively influencing .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents' perceived positive tourism impact positively influences their subjective well-being by positively influencing .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Sense of community demonstrated a significant positive effect on residents' cognitive wellbeing. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents with higher household income, better housing conditions, and a higher standard of living are more satisfied with their life and are happier. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites A higher sense of community, comprising of sense of belonging, autonomy and proudness of living in the community, contributes to residents positive cognitive well-being. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites The benefits of social environment are easy to observe and are valued by residents. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Residents experience more positive affect when they perceive tourism as having positive impacts on the local community. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Tourism has helped to increase the standard of living, improve local infrastructure, and promote local culture and crafts. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Tourism can lend a hand to building a better social environment for residents. .
View Li, Y., ; Winters, J., V. Urbanisation, natural amenities and subjective well-being: Evidence from US counties. Living in a stronger local labour market with lower unemployment rates is expected to increase well-being. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. Satisfaction with amount of leisure time, in contrast, is greater among those engaging in all of the activities considered, providing some initial evidence of the positive leisure experience associated with these activities. .
View Punzi L., Chia M., Cipolletta S., Dolcetti C., Galozzi P., Giovinazzi O., Tonolo S., Zava R., Pazzaglia F. The role of architectural design for rheumatic patients’ wellbeing: The point of view of environmental psychology This approach can allow many people to cope better with their everyday life. .
View Villanueva C.M.S. Transformations of Urban Space in Community and Pedestrian Wellbeing The ultimate goal of a resilient society is the wellbeing of its community. .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? It can help urban planners and city administrators to design neighborhoods which foster the wellness of their residents. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review A persons functional capacity and their ability to positively engage in the world around them can heavily influence their wellbeing. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies These included the following: improved selfesteem and confidence, enjoyment and satisfaction and happiness; improved interactions and relationships with others; feeling valued; and positive perceptions towards ageing and children. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland People mentioned a range of positive social impacts: Its nice to be part of a group. .
View Moore R.C., Straus E., Dev S.I., Parish S.M., Sueko S., Eyler L.T. Development and pilot randomized control trial of a drama program to enhance well-being among older adults As a result of this program, our relationship with our community partner was strengthened. .
View Schneider J. The arts as a medium for care and self-care in dementia: Arguments and evidence The benefits that follow arguably accrue to the whole of the community by making society more diverse. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Most participants rated their quality of life as good or very good. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria This model also allows for the promotion of inclusive cultural heritage, a new concept for some in archaeological circles. .
View Friesinger J.G., Topor A., Bøe T.D., Larsen I.B. Studies regarding supported housing and the built environment for people with mental health problems: A mixed-methods literature review The way the built environment is constructed matters. .
View Capolongo S., Rebecchi A., Dettori M., Appolloni L., Azara A., Buffoli M., Capasso L., Casuccio A., Conti G.O., D’amico A., Ferrante M., Moscato U., Oberti I., Paglione L., Restivo V., D’alessandro D. Healthy design and urban planning strategies, actions, and policy to achieve salutogenic cities Design strategies, actions, and policies, identified to improve public health and wellbeing, underline that the connection between morphological and functional features of urban context and public health is crucial for contemporary cities and modern societies. .
View Capolongo S., Rebecchi A., Dettori M., Appolloni L., Azara A., Buffoli M., Capasso L., Casuccio A., Conti G.O., D’amico A., Ferrante M., Moscato U., Oberti I., Paglione L., Restivo V., D’alessandro D. Healthy design and urban planning strategies, actions, and policy to achieve salutogenic cities This is crucial to the understanding of how to allow the city to improve its development and protect the well-being of its citizens. .
View Capolongo S., Rebecchi A., Dettori M., Appolloni L., Azara A., Buffoli M., Capasso L., Casuccio A., Conti G.O., D’amico A., Ferrante M., Moscato U., Oberti I., Paglione L., Restivo V., D’alessandro D. Healthy design and urban planning strategies, actions, and policy to achieve salutogenic cities Indeed, it is an approach of actions and policies aimed at improving local neighborhoods and city gathering places. .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? Outcomes of this research can inform the discussion on how to design cities which foster the wellbeing of their residents. .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? Method and outcome can help urban planners and administrators in shaping cities which foster the well-being of their residents. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development This data indicates that inhabitants of the neighbouring municipalities use the city on a daily basis. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Improvisation can improve communication and self-expression. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria This can enhance the quality and capacity for dialogue. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Fostering trust between participants and thereby increasing their generalized trust of others. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Providing an experience of collective efficacy and civic engagement, which spurs participants to further collective action... to be a source of pride for residents (participants and nonparticipants alike) in their community, increasing their sense of connection to that community. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. To summarize, individuals with larger and denser interpersonal discussion networks about culture-related topics had more positive perceptions of life satisfaction and social support. .
View Bygren, L.O.; Konlaan, B.B.; Johansson, S.E. Attendance at cultural events, reading books or periodicals, and making music or singing in a choir as determinants for survival: Swedish interview survey of living conditions Attending cultural events widens a social network and gives the feeling of belonging to a group, and this in itself could be the important determinant of survival. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Moreover, the classes allowed them to strengthen ties with close friends and family through sharing their new interests, and they enjoyed enhanced well-being linked both to more positive moods and a sense of belonging. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The fact that they were part of a largely public celebration seemed to enhance the sense of belonging and collective identity associated with their participation. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections This shared understanding of each other played a key role in building a sense of community in the programme. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community The residents bonded well with each other and friendships among residents developed as had shared experiences. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. And the feeling of bonding and friendship with the other participants, you know, who are going through. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Because then it builds stronger friendships. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes (Survey respondent) The closeness and camaraderie that developed through the participatory arts built social connections, for example, some residents in stage 1 described their new group identity as being a member of a club: Yes, its made it more a communal feeling. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes I think that definitely benefitted with certain friendships, because friendships have grown here. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture It is likely that the sharing of these personal experiences facilitated socioemotional bonding between the group members. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature Thus, DLGs strengthened their feeling of community, which directly influenced the students to feel closer to one another. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature Consequently, knowing one another better promoted greater friendship and a desire to be helpful. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s For some caregivers, the group provided support because it created genuine friendships and deep relationships. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Participation in the groups only improved mental wellbeing when participants saw the group as an important part of their identity. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Participating in music therapy facilitates an increased sense of community, of belonging to a group. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes These shared goals, attention foci and successes are all likely to enhance feelings of closeness and affiliation with the group. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes These were taken to represent how close or connected a participant felt to their class as a whole group. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Indeed, a deeper level of trust and identity among community members (to support future undertakings) builds community capacity for collective action. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In turn, when bringing people together, it helps to increase public awareness and to improve group planning and organising activities, the core bases of community empowerment for collective action. .
View Frishkopf, M.; Hamze, H.; Alhassan, M.; Zukpeni, I., A.; Abu, S.; Zakus, D. Performing arts as a social technology for community health promotion in northern Ghana. Thank you for this positive move in our community. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes These points of interconnection formed hubs for communication and interaction. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public I suppose thats an excellence element. .
View Racicot-Matta, C.; Wilcke, M.; Egeland, G., M. Development of radio dramas for health communication pilot intervention in Canadian Inuit communities. Building community capacity was an additional benefit of using the Participatory Process. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Research with more diverse populations may contribute further to understanding of the impact on mental well-being of engaging in creative processes..
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development On the other hand, they foment bridging by breaking down barriers based on cultural differences, enabling a better understanding of the world around and developing opportunities to discuss social problems and participate in civil society. .
View Bird J.M., Karageorghis C.I. A Grounded Theory of Music-Video Use in an Exercise Facility The social process of accommodation entails individuals or groups making adjustments to a new situation in order to resolve conflict and promote equilibrium. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. A knowledgeable, compassionate, flexible, and thoughtful facilitator created an atmosphere of respect and openness. .
View McGarry J., Bowden D. Unlocking stories: Older womens experiences of intimate partner violence told through creative expression They did this collectively and with mutual respect for each others opinions. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development D. Building a sense of community As identified in the empirical work review, cultural activities provide opportunities through different inputs for people to come together and interact. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works For example, the various program components enabled learning, connection, activity, opportunities to engage with others, and shared experiences to occur. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This led to an enhanced relationship, which spread out into other facets of her life in the hostel as she began to relate to others. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice A high level of enjoyment and engagement with the sessions was found, which supported easier communication and social engagement. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria During this phase many stakeholders and partners came together to deliver a cultural base community development program in the area. .
View Tischler V., Howson-Griffiths T., Hedd-Jones C.H., Windle G. Using art for public engagement: reflections on the Dementia and Imagination project For the project team, public engagement developed relationships with collaborators and connected the research to different community settings, influencing future programmes of work. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective Interviews clarified that their social well-being had been positively influenced in various ways, including greater self-confidence and increased social interaction. .
View Caló F., Steiner A., Millar S., Teasdale S. The impact of a community-based music intervention on the health and well-being of young people: A realist evaluation Our findings show that the intervention achieved a positive impact on the self-confidence, well-being and engagement of disadvantaged young people. .
View Caló F., Steiner A., Millar S., Teasdale S. The impact of a community-based music intervention on the health and well-being of young people: A realist evaluation Bespoke approaches that are closer to the beneficiaries seem more likely to positively impact upon the engagement and well-being of disadvantaged young people. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public The fun spirit and welcoming feel of the group has the effect of assisting new community members through a major life function whilst having a positive impact on the individuals psychological state. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review A welcoming environment where participants feel valued may contribute significantly to how participants respond. .
View Coulton, S.; Clift, S.; Skingley, A.; Rodriguez, J. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on mental health-related quality of life of older people: Randomised controlled trial. Community group singing appears to have a significant effect on mental health-related quality of life, anxiety and depression, and it may be a useful intervention to maintain and enhance the mental health of older people..
View Coulton, S.; Clift, S.; Skingley, A.; Rodriguez, J. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on mental health-related quality of life of older people: Randomised controlled trial. Our primary hypothesis explored the potential benefits of singing groups on maintaining the mental health-related quality of life of older people. .
View Coulton, S.; Clift, S.; Skingley, A.; Rodriguez, J. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on mental health-related quality of life of older people: Randomised controlled trial. This suggests that the greatest benefit occurs when participants are engaged in singing groups and continued access to singing groups may confer important benefits on the mental health of the older population. .
View Coulton, S.; Clift, S.; Skingley, A.; Rodriguez, J. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community singing on mental health-related quality of life of older people: Randomised controlled trial. We have undertaken an observational study of group singing for people with enduring and severe mental health issues over a year, and this demonstrated clinically important improvement in mental health outcomes. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Music and singing have been shown to be effective in enhancing morale and reducing risk of depression in older people. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Conclusions: There is reliable evidence for positive effects of music and singing on wellbeing in adults. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Taken together, the studies broadly support the use of music and singing to enhance wellbeing and reduce or prevent depression in adults across the life span. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. For older adults, there is convincing evidence that regular participation in community music and singing activities can enhance and maintain wellbeing and prevent isolation, depression and mental ill health. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Furthermore, interventions such as group singing may lead to improvements in wellbeing and quality of life for adults with a range of chronic conditions and in sensitive settings such as palliative care. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review Recently, several studies have explored the efficacy of music, and in particular, singing, as an effective psychological and physiological therapy. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review The author concluded that singing training was helpful to disease management and may improve patients quality of life. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review The authors concluded singing has a positive impact on overall health. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review Quality of life improvements were attributed to the social interaction of group singing classes. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review They reported working toward a goal gave them hope for the future and singing lifted their spirits, improved their mood, and increased their confidence. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review They also reported they believed singing had helped improve their breathing and posture. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review Grape et al39 found that singing lessons promote well-being in amateur singers. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Its hard to know whether that is due to the act of singing (required breathing, focus and concentration and therefore being a mindful distraction) or whether the active support of the group lifts me. I personally feel that the two act together with a synergy which is particularly effective. .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age Singing in a choir can lead to positive emotional experiences, making friends, achieving a sense of mastery and meaning, and staying active in both mind and body (Balsnes, 2018; Clift et al., 2010). .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age When I listen to music I can relax, but when I sing I cant relax. .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age He judged that the singing had a positive effect on both of them, making the contact less tense and more positive, creating moments of reminiscence and emotional wellbeing. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies Music and singing, intergenerational interventions, art and culture and multi-activity interventions were associated with an overall positive impact on health outcomes. .
View Ronzi S., Orton L., Pope D., Valtorta N.K., Bruce N.G. What is the impact on health and wellbeing of interventions that foster respect and social inclusion in community-residing older adults? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies This review suggests that music and singing, intergenerational initiatives, art and culture and multi-activity interventions may positively impact on wellbeing, subjective health, quality of life and physical and mental health. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach Consonant vocalizations synergize the energy created by drumming and when used in concert with drumming or a cappella will enhance relaxation, stimulate physiological responses, deepen a state of consciousness, and elevate the spirit. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Singing is very beneficial to health and it is energising. .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia In music therapy, singing can lead to a sense of wellbeing as indicated by positive self-esteem, a sense of accomplishment and feelings of belonging (9). .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia For caregivers, the use of Music Therapeutic Caregiving, which involves singing while providing care, has been shown to evoke positive emotions, reduce aggression, and create a sense of mutuality (10). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Many studies have shown that singers report a wide range of social, psychological, spiritual, and health benefits associated with singing, and in this study we hypothesised that choral singing has a positive effect on a number of important dimensions of the choristers quality of life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice (2017, forthcoming) The findings of this study supported the study hypothesis that choral singing is associated with enhanced health and well-being, in particular with the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The choristers considered that they received major positive and beneficial effects from their choir activity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice As a result of joining the choir, I had a social outlet and I found singing to be very therapeutic. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Raising mood and relieving stress were amongst the most frequently mentioned psychological benefits of singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The comments made by choristers emphasised how choral singing resulted in improving their quality of life by providing a relaxed and calm environment where all could enjoy a sense of unity and friendship. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Findings from this study suggest that choral singing plays a very important role in psychological health as a component of the quality of life and also has benefits for emotional well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It is reasonable to argue that singing plays an important part in maintaining a positive perception of stable physical health. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Some of the reasons were music-related (the importance of singing in their lives and experiencing pleasure from singing without pressure); however, interestingly, the majority of the reasons were tied to social and health benefits. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Supporting previous research, participation in the singing group provided the opportunity to experience benefits to health and well-being, including experiencing and working through emotions, socialising with other people and sharing experiences and creating purpose and meaning in life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This improves significantly after involvement in singing or music listening activities (Koelsch et al. 2010), demonstrating the powerful nature of emotional expression through music. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Choir singing is one intervention that combines language and music in safe and enjoyable ways. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice When choir members become synchronised, they experience feelings of well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Accordingly, choir singing was found to relax the vagus nerve, resulting in feelings of well-being and connectedness. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This can be of benefit when depressed choir members practise their songs between choir meetings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice They also reported significant improvements to their quality of life, emotional well-being, self-confidence and appreciation of singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Their research suggested that the choir engendered positive feelings, joyful and uplifting experiences, positive moods, increased happiness and enjoyment and distraction from internal negative thoughts and feelings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Choir participation generated improved moods and social interactions. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice They described increased positive feelings and well-being, reduced stress, improved self-perceptions, improved singing abilities, feelings of belonging to a group, connecting with the local community, increased social networks and social functioning. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Some participant comments supported these results: Just singing uplifts me and definitely had a positive effect on my state of mind; social interactions been good, feel like we really achieved something. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The choir leader found that the choir singing promoted social engagement, lessening depressive symptoms. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Conclusion This chapter explored the power of music to improve depressive symptoms through therapeutic and community choirs, thereby improving health equity and promoting social justice. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Health and Well-Being Benefits of Singing for Older People Introduction Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Much of this research has focused on the value of singing for older people in community and care settings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This review provides an overview of the growing body of research evidence on the value of singing for the well-being and health of older people. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It reported strong evidence on the positive effects of singing on feelings of happiness and well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Choir members reported that singing increases happiness, gives a positive attitude to life, improves well-being and releases negative feelings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Hearing the harmonies helps me forget family worries When recovering from a major stroke, singing was one of the ways of lifting my spirits out of depression Deep breathing, essential for singing, is one method of helping with signs of anxiety and stress You are kept fit by choral singing because you breathe correctly and engage your whole body in the activity I think choral singing is a particularly valuable and worthwhile activity with a real sense of achievement at a time when one might be feeling ones usefulness is declining The themes reflected in these comments are found in further studies of older singers in established choirs throughout the world. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Significant benefits in quality of life for the singers were found, including reduced levels of anxiety and depression at three months, and improved mental health-related quality of life at three months and six months follow up. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Improvements may reflect the muscle strengthening effects of singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Qualitative feedback from patients in both studies indicates clear physical, psychological and social benefits from singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Group singing was described as an enjoyable social activity and participation was perceived as improving mood, language, breathing and voice. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Mood was particularly found to increase for those who had lower mental well-being, and patients and carers (who also had the highest levels of depression) experienced the greatest short-term improvement in mood across the singing session. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Qualitative data showed clearly that singing promoted well-being for all participants. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The social experience of group singing with people experiencing similar problems was important. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Level of engagement in the singing activity was also associated with the degree of improvement. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Furthermore, the group members expressed positive feelings after each singing session, with an increased sense of accomplishment and belonging. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The programme objective was for participants to discover and experience the joy of singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The choir experience helped participants gain a sense of community and a sense of purpose; it increased their confidence, mood, energy, and alertness; and it established a positive climate. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Participation in the choir made them feel part of the community, improved their mood and made them feel valued, giving purpose to their lives. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Interestingly, participants chose to learn new songs and felt that this was the main benefit of the choir. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The study concluded that a music therapist-led choir was an effective psychosocial intervention for reducing depression and improving quality of life in older adults. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice As one participant, Joy, noted, when people can sing in their mother language it creates happiness. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Nevertheless, individuals felt excited, happy and proud to sing songs in their own language, indicating elements of strong self-identity. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain In line with growing evidence of the health benefits of singing, this study aimed to explore participants perceptions of the impact of a service-user-led community pain choir on their psychological wellbeing, self-efficacy and relationships with their chronic pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Participants narratives provided support for participation in the choir in enhancing positive affect, self-worth, interpersonal relationships and overall wellbeing. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Singing has been shown to improve emotional and mental wellbeing as it promotes positive affect, cognitive stimulation and regular commitment;52 enhances spirituality;53,54 and improves psychological difficulties and daily functioning for individuals with mental health difficulties.55 .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The social and behavioural dimensions of pain may also be addressed through singing as it can contribute to social cohesion and identity, enabling individuals to develop positive interpersonal relationships through trust, co-operation and empathy,57 together with promoting empowerment, providing meaning and enhancing social roles.58,59 Choral singing has received public attention and appreciation over recent years through popular television shows like The Choir60 and Unsung Town61 which have portrayed group singing in a positive light. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain For example, some felt more in control of pain, were able to release their pain or were distracted from pain when immersed in singing: I try to ignore it ... .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain A number of specific mechanisms of the choir were identified as contributors to improved mood, including the manageable sessionlength which maintained interest, the inclusive and light-hearted choir environment (When youre singing youre freer! .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Singing provided a temporary focus for several participants in which attention was directed towards a meaningful and rewarding activity. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The choir seemed to offer an environment to observe personal strength, resulting in improved wellbeing and self-efficacy. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain While other research into singing identifies a number of comparable themes, this study provides additional insights into how attending a service-user-led pain choir might facilitate not only physical benefits and positive affect, but also have potential lasting effects on psychological wellbeing and self-efficacy through deeper intrapsychic changes. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The choir also appeared to contribute to improved emotional wellbeing as a result of the strengths-focused ethos, together with other key mechanisms of the choir such as a fun and inclusive atmosphere. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Finally, singing has also been found to increase empathy for others84 which may help to explain forgiveness within some participants relationships. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Individuals appeared to be fully immersed in the process of singing which was a rewarding experience and a distraction from pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Participants reported an increased sense of energy and relaxation, together with a reduction in pain, as the choir accommodates its members by enabling them to sing through their pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The choir seemed to promote both positive affect and sustained emotional wellbeing which may counteract negative affective experiences often associated with pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The findings reveal support for the positive impact of a service-user led choir in improving psychological wellbeing and self-efficacy in individuals who experience chronic pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain However, the pain choir is a valuable adjunct to this service as its strengths-focused environment enabled participants to develop their ability to live well with their pain. .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers This study provides preliminary evidence that singing improves mood state and modulates components of the immune system. .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers Furthermore, there was evidence that greater improvements in mood as a result of singing were associated with lower pro-inflammatory response. .
View Cheong C.Y., Tan J.A.Q., Foong Y.-L., Koh H.M., Chen D.Z.Y., Tan J.J.C., Ng C.J., Yap P. Creative Music Therapy in an Acute Care Setting for Older Patients with Delirium and Dementia Success in singing, playing instruments, moving to music, or sharing memories related to music, may also fulfil a persons unmet needs for self-expression, achievement, meaning, and purpose. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome These highlight some methodological weaknesses in research on this issue, but nevertheless show that singing has potential for promoting wellbeing. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome The studies analysed show that singing is able to improve the conditions of participants more in terms of quality of life than on a physical level, nevertheless in the study reported on patients with asthma8 there was an improvement in peak expiratory rate and breathlessness and improvements in mood and quality of life. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome Results described by the review, despite the limitations already stated by the authors, appear to support the value of singing as an activity which can improve the health status of individuals. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome As in the case of lung function studies, singing proved to be a valuable tool for improving the mental and physical health of individuals of all ages. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome In conclusion, simple arts activities such as singing can have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of older people. .
View Blackburn C. ‘The people in the purple shirts’: Froebelian insights to a Singing Medicine project in a children’s hospital Protection from harm and promotion of well-being is facilitated by the training provided for and characteristics of the vocal tutors, as well as the contribution of the singing games to childrens (and families) sense of happiness and well-being. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Results: Nursing home employees perceived singing to have potential benefits for their patients, such as reducing uneasiness, increased comfort, well-being and joy, improved sleep, and believed singing had the potential to reduce the need for medication and prevent accidents among their patients. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Singing was found to have positive effects for the patients, their relatives and the staff, which improved the psychosocial working climate overall. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Conclusions: Singing interventions could be a vital component for the enhancement of health, well-being and quality of life for the patients and staff in nursing homes. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway These were developed into subcategories: well-being, health promoting, beneficial, psychosocial working climate, and subsequently labelled (conceptualised) as the beneficial outcome of the singing programme, the staffs experiences of singing for and with the patients and the impact of singing on staffs psychosocial working climate. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Singing has positive effects for patients, their relatives and the staff, which often benefits the psychosocial working climate. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway The singing sessions or singalongs in the evening resulted in calmer, less anxious and more relaxed patients, which demonstrates how singing influences behaviour. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway As such, putting singing on the agenda in daily practice had contributed to positive changes in bringing out the joy of singing: I have a colleague who has said for years, I cant sing, I cant sing, but I hear she can sing. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway We are always in a good mood after we have had these singing moments (Nurse). .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Furthermore, especially in specific caring situations, singing was found to be a pleasant and thriving activity for both nurses, carers and patients, enhancing communication and a sense of well-being. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Some called singing a form of musical care, enhancing quality of care that should not be underrated. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway The salutogenetic impact of the art of singing in nursing homes Music and singing are effective methods for reducing anxiety levels in older adults, and are generally beneficial to their health, well-being and quality of life (Eells, 2013). .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway In other words, singing helps participants to achieve happiness, contentment, satisfaction and peace (Lehmberg and Fung, 2010). .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Several of the staff also reported observing the many ways singing songs and listening to music helped in various situations for mood and psyche and everything. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway As described here, singing improved mood, made the patients happier, calmer and more content. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Previous research has also shown how singing activities can have an impact on energy levels, improve focus, enhance mood and promote relaxation in older persons with functional disabilities and in their caregivers. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway In consequence, the lay knowledge of the beneficial aspects of singing for care of self and others seemed to be learnt and embodied in the doing of these moments. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Conclusion Singing is a determinant of health: it makes us happier, more energetic, connects us to others, stimulates us and is a provider of joy and vitality, hence a salutogenetic activity. .
View Kostilainen K., Mikkola K., Erkkilä J., Huotilainen M. Effects of maternal singing during kangaroo care on maternal anxiety, wellbeing, and mother-infant relationship after preterm birth: a mixed methods study Mothers also stated that noticing infants relaxing and calming down by their singing felt good, and they were more motivated to sing. .
View Kostilainen K., Mikkola K., Erkkilä J., Huotilainen M. Effects of maternal singing during kangaroo care on maternal anxiety, wellbeing, and mother-infant relationship after preterm birth: a mixed methods study It has also been stated that singing can enhance wellbeing, and this effect might be connected to the release of two hormones in the brain while singing. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s All caregivers derived a sense of purpose from singing group participation. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Singing together reminds caregivers of the positive feelings they have for their partners. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s There is scope for further group singing research to explore the ways in which these and other effects might meet caregivers psychological needs and support their wellbeing. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study The experience of singing was viewed by participants as: something positive; a social experience; an ineffable experience; an activity that engages the whole person. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study The perceived impact of singing included: providing support in the face of the existential uncertainty brought about by having cancer; a dynamic connection to others; fulfilment; enhanced wellbeing; finding some form of benefit from the cancer experience. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study Indeed, there has also been a growing interest in the use of singing to improve health and wellbeing within the wider psychology of music literature; for example, in light of Ryan and Decis (2002) model of psychological needs, singing has been shown to improve feelings of competency and social connection, thereby enhancing the potential for positive wellbeing impact (Davidson & Garrido, 2015). .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study This connection is specifically facilitated by singing together - seen in the reference to sound and to rhythm. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study This is interesting as it suggests that, for these participants, choir singing may lead to positive behavioural change in other aspects of their lives. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study Similarly, these same participants commented that singing directly helps with the fatigue associated with having prostate cancer; for example, Jason stated that the choir impacted the fatigue in a positive way. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study The choir provides satisfaction for these participants. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study Turning to the perceived impact of the choir, results revealed that group singing provokes a range of beneficial outcomes which could provide: support in the face of the existential uncertainty brought about by having cancer; a dynamic connection to others; fulfilment; enhanced wellbeing; finding some form of benefit from the cancer experience..
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study Singing is a psychosocial activity shown to improve social support, increase positive emotions, and reduce fatigue and stress. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study Conclusions This study builds on previous research showing the mental health benefits of singing for people with cancer by showing that weekly singing can also support anxiety and well-being in cancer carers. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study DISCUSSION This study explored whether singing in a choir is associated with improvements in mental health and well-being in people who care for somebody with cancer. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study The finding that singing was associated with a greater decrease in anxiety echoes findings from previous studies of singing among people affected by cancer. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study First, the choirs provided emotional and uplifting experiences that participants experienced as a mind-body activity that supported their sense of identity. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study Finally, the choirs provided members with the chance to develop musical skills which enhanced their sense of self-esteem. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study Such studies could also focus specifically on carers with known mental health diagnoses such as moderate anxiety, especially given the findings here that singing was of benefit both to those with and without baseline anxiety or low well-being. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, this study builds on previous research showing the mental health benefits of singing for people affected by cancer by showing that weekly singing may also support anxiety and well-being in carers. .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease How the intervention might work Studies have found that participation in group singing or choirs is associated with various health benefits across a wide range of outcome groups, including enhanced physical functions and mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing (Clift 2010a; Clift 2010b; Irons 2012; Irons 2016). .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease Singing may enhance health and wellbeing through promoting neurochemicals such as dopamine, cortisol, serotonin, and oxytocin, as the structures of songs (e.g. melody, rhythm, and harmony) can induce a range of emotional and physical responses. .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease Social health Participating in group singing, such as a choir, can reduce isolation and provide social support. .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease Singing with others can promote positive feelings, such as friendship and empathy, which are positively associated with a sense of wellbeing (Ryff 2008). .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Congruent with recovery, the choir also developed a sense of hope and empowerment to live a fulfilling life. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making This aspect of wellbeing highlights the additional benefits that are offered from participation in choirs in relation to the social dimension of group music making, in contrast to those wellbeing benefits that may at least partly be ascribed just to the act of singing. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Interviewees all reported improvement in or maintenance of their mental health and well-being as a direct result of engagement in the singing workshops. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery The combination of singing with an inclusive social aspect was regarded as essential in effecting recovery. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery The combination of singing and social engagement produced an ongoing feeling of belonging and well-being. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Many studies have now shown the benefits of choral singing for social and mental well-being.3-7 Evidence suggests that group singing can help as coping strategy for people who are experiencing stressful life events.8 .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery A recent systematic review found evidence that participation in ongoing community singing programmes can improve quality of life and social and emotional well-being in adults living with chronic conditions.10 .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery As one of the organisers put it, the project recognises the inherently therapeutic effects of singing and singing with others. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Participants all regarded singing as key to the efficacy of the model and reported a thorough enjoyment of singing. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Some saw it as a fun, low-key opportunity to sing, others saw it as a crucial component to the maintenance of their well-being. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery All interviewees reported positive effects on their mental health from participation in singing together. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery The combination of singing and social engagement produced a feeling of belonging and well-being that often lasted for more than a day and, as a weekly engagement, gave ongoing structure, support and contact that kept them at a higher level of functionality and their moods better than they would be without. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Four participants credited helping, along with the singing, as crucial in regaining their mental health. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery CONCLUSION The findings from this study reinforce the benefits of participating in singing in a community context for people who have experienced mental health conditions. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study This research confirms previous findings on the health benefits of singing but offers evidence from the largest sample of singers to date. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Research regarding the potential health benefits of singing is well developed, with a large body of work to support singing as a health and wellbeing intervention. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study The results from this study confirm previous findings that a large majority of choir participants perceive the experience of singing to be a beneficial one. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study The aim of this study was to assess the perceived health benefits of choral singing in a large sample of singers. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study This aimed to explore the nuances of singing in choirs and to expand understanding of the health and wellbeing benefits experienced by participants. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Its really uplifting when we sing together and really enhances my life generally. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Thus, singing was reported as improving selfconfidence and self-esteem, increasing competence and becoming comfortable and confident. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Learning new things was noted as a significant part of being in a choir, specifically learning from the conductor, learning to listen to people, learning to work effectively and respectfully with other people, learning new songs, learning about my bodys capabilities, learning lyrics and learning about different musical genre: A good choir can also help towards improving community morale/pride ... (There is) great pride when we see a happy audience ... .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study However, this theme is significant in itself as participants repeatedly reported wellbeing benefits such as singing in a choir making them feel happier makes you smile and lifts mood. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Mental health This theme relates to specific psychological improvement, clinical phrases in the data that referred to singing acting as an alleviator of low mood or anxiety. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Participants named mental health improvements, strengthening or boosting mental health when needed and for others singing contributed to maintain good mental health: I have to sing - for my mental health -Id just die without music! .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Scores for these questions were consistently high, and thematic analysis confirmed that participants found that singing can be spiritually uplifting, life affirming and a sense of connection at heart or energy level. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study A large section of data focused on stress reduction as the key benefit of singing in a choir - for example, decreasing or counteracting the stress of daily life, being a stress-free zone, releasing tension: Great way to unwind and forget your stresses ... you cant stress about everyday worries when you are singing. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Singing requires complete concentration - its a form of mindfulness. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study (Choir singing) encourages your soul (to) feel part of something bigger than yourself ... being part of a group making a beautiful sound is very creative and instantly rewarding. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Nonetheless, this study confirms the potential importance of social activities for people in terms of improving mental health and selfperception of health and wellbeing, and future studies might explore the specific aspects of choral singing that might contribute to these health improvements. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Nevertheless, this article provides the largest sample to date exploring singers perceptions of the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study CONCLUSION This study is important, not only as it represents the largest of its kind, in exploring singers perceptions of the potential health benefits of singing in a choir, but because it is a study of healthy choristers who confirm the findings of many smaller studies with clinical populations. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Results illustrate that group singing is a joyful activity that promotes wellbeing and is life enhancing for those involved. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Both choirs derived identical positive emotional benefits from choral singing, although the role of camaraderie was identified as being considerably more important to the marginalized singers. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Results supported the social identity theory that becoming a choir member and thereby creating an additional social identity may result in positive emotional and physical benefits. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public The current study is aimed at discerning more clearly what the psychological benefits are for participants of choral singing. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public (Lisa) I have a pretty stressful job and singing is what keeps me sane. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public The positive affect of choral singing does not only occur during choir practice or performances: this affect was also found for some participants during times of reflection on past choral activities or whilst practising alone. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public When youre singing through a song and it all comes together as it should its just magnificent. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public The choir or choirs that the participants sing with have a direct bearing on the type of experiences they have as choir members and therefore the psychological benefits they gain from the activity. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public songs and music that I really like singing. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Participating in choral singing was found to have psychological benefits for the individuals involved in this study, congruent with those described by studies utilizing populations facing adverse life conditions (Bailey & Davidson, 2003; Silber, 2005; von Lob et al., 2010). .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public It is our belief that choral singing could offer these communities a useful, low-cost and accessible mechanism for increasing the wellbeing of their residents. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public As evidenced by the current study, choral singing is a joyful activity which has the potential to enhance the lives of those people fortunate enough to discover the benefits it can facilitate..
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial There is evidence that singing can have beneficial effects on wellbeing in healthy 11 and chronic disease populations 12,13 . .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial All participants in the singing group reported positive physical effects in relation to their breathing following attendance at the singing group. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial The singing group participants reported multiple benefits in terms of their general wellbeing. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial The findings highlighted how enjoyable the participants found the singing group. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial Translating this into clinical practice, singing is more likely to be of benefit to patients who believe it will be helpful. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial The present data suggest that singing does produce specific benefits and that participation in singing classes should be encouraged where these are available. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial Conclusion The present data suggest that singing has specific effects of physical wellbeing and taken together with other small studies support the concept that participation in singing lessons may be a useful activity for patients with COPD..
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care There are many benefits of music therapy for cancer patients-interactive music therapy techniques (instrumental improvisation, singing) as well as receptive music therapy techniques (listening to recorded or live music, music and imaginary) can be used to improve mood, decrease stress, pain, anxiety level and enhance relaxation. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Live music can be used to create a mood of peace, relaxation, to improve the level of comfort, express feelings and emotions. .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation In addition, there is some evidence that singing may have beneficial effects on wellbeing in healthy 14 and chronic disease populations 15,16 . .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation Singing is, of course, likely to be a therapy that suits some people and not others, and the benefits that accrue are likely to be greatest in those who enjoy the experience. .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation Participants reported that they found the singing beneficial and reported positive changes in their physical ability and wellbeing. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Evidence demonstrates that group singing improves health and well-being, but the precise mechanisms remain unknown. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes As well as these physical effects, singing may improve health and well-being psychologically, by encouraging positivity. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes The elevated positive affect and hedonic feelings associated with group singing may lead to perception of greater well-being, which may also be tied into better mental health. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes As well as these health-promoting individual physical and psychological effects, singing has strong social effects. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Consequently, it may be that some of the health benefits attributed to group singing occur because of the social bonding effects of musical engagement in a group. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Moreover, the hedonic impact of singing in lifting positive mood, combined with the eudaimonic outcomes associated with feeling part of something bigger than oneself, are together likely to yield an improved sense of well-being and satisfaction with life in regular singers (Hillman, 2002; Ryan & Deci, 2001). .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes In other words, as well as the physical and psychological processes linking singing and improved health and wellbeing, the social aspects of group singing are also likely to play a key role in health and well-being outcomes. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Consequently, we hypothesise that some of the health and well-being benefits previously associated with group singing are driven by heightened social cohesion. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes (iii) singers show a greater positive change in well-being over time than non-singers; and .
View Lyu J., Zhang J., Mu H., Li W., Champ M., Xiong Q., Gao T., Xie L., Jin W., Yang W., Cui M., Gao M., Li M. The Effects of Music Therapy on Cognition, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Alzheimers Disease The strong connection between singing and speaking suggests that the singing component of music therapy enhances linguistic ability and memorization 26 . .
View Lyu J., Zhang J., Mu H., Li W., Champ M., Xiong Q., Gao T., Xie L., Jin W., Yang W., Cui M., Gao M., Li M. The Effects of Music Therapy on Cognition, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Alzheimers Disease Singing, combines language, music and instinctive human behavior that can enhance neurological stimulation 8 . .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers Remini-Sing is designed to utilize the normalizing, stimulating, and accessible properties of group singing to improve or maintain personal relationships, social engagement, and emotional wellbeing. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers The music therapist facilitators provide a therapeutic program utilizing variety of singing-based activities targeted to enhance memory, communication, wellbeing, and group cohesion. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers They appreciated the opportunity to sing both familiar songs and learn new songs, harmony parts, and rounds that were perceived as cognitively stimulating. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers The combination of singing familiar, favorite songs, with the cognitive challenge of learning new musical material, in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment, made the groups accessible, enjoyable and therapeutic. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia Singing can further help the development of articulation, rhythm, and breath control. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia Singing in a group setting can improve social skills and foster a greater awareness of others. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia For individuals with compromised breathing, singing can improve oxygen saturation rates. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Results The weekly singing group was a well-attended activity, with self-reported benefits to health and well-being. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Conclusions This study helps us to better understand how participation in a community singing group can benefit the health and well-being of patients with COPD. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Overview of findings Overall, the singing group was a highly positive experience for all people involved. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The participants reported how singing made them feel good, with one participant noting that singing encouraged her to be in the moment without worrying about other things in her life. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Many commented that their breathing felt easier the day after singing practice, with singing helping some to clear sputum. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) For the participants in this study, involvement in a singing group had resulted in many positive and, at times, unexpected changes in their health and well-being. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Yet on the other hand, singing is an absorbing activity, especially within a group. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) CONCLUSIONS This qualitative study describes the perceived health and well-being benefits of belonging to a community singing group for patients with COPD. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Background: A growing body of research has found that participating in choir singing can increase positive emotions, reduce anxiety and enhance social bonding. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Results: The findings of seven longitudinal studies, showed that while people with mental health conditions participated in choir singing, their mental health and wellbeing significantly improved with moderate to large effect sizes. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Moreover, six qualitative studies had converging themes, indicating that group singing can provide enjoyment, improve emotional states, develop a sense of belonging and enhance self-confidence in participants. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Conclusion: The current results indicate that group singing could be a promising social intervention for people with mental health conditions. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Recent studies indicate that engaging in singing groups has a wide range of benefits which have the potential to improve mental health and wellbeing. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Studies have found that while people are engaged in group singing, they experience increased positive emotions and immune functioning, as well as decreased negative emotions including anxiety.5-7 Singing in groups is also reported to enhance social bonding,8 which predicts improvements in anxiety and mental wellbeing.910 .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Therefore, referring clients to arts programmes, such as choir singing, may facilitate therapeutic goals, such as developing social support and confidence. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition This review aimed to assess the viability of choir singing to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with a mental health condition. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition The search strategy included terms related to group singing (choir, singing group, group singing), mental health and wellbeing (mental health, anxiety, depression, wellbeing, wellbeing). .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition In particular, enjoyment of singing, experiencing improved emotional states, developing a sense of belonging and self-confidence were reported in all the studies reviewed. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition These studies focused primarily on the positive impacts of participating in group singing. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Potentially anxiety could be a barrier to some people participating in singing programmes, however, these studies also indicate that overcoming performance anxiety while participating in choir singing could be an empowering experience. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition People participating in these programmes ascribed improvements in their emotional, social and occupational wellbeing to participating in group singing. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition The current review supports that choir singing could promote mental health recovery by providing social connectedness, emotional enhancement and meaning in life. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Future research directions The studies reviewed provided consistent conclusions that choir singing can help people with mental health conditions improve their mental health and wellbeing, however, there were major limitations in their methodology. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition The current results are promising, indicating that many people with mental health conditions have experienced benefits to their mental health and wellbeing through participating in community singing groups. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review Results indicated that those in the singing and listening coaching groups experienced significant improvements in mood, orientation, episodic memory, attention, executive function and general cognition. .
View Noice T., Noice H., Kramer A.F. Participatory arts for older adults: A review of benefits and challenges Statistically significant increases were found for improved emotional well-being, quality of life, understanding of singing, and a marginally significant increase in self-confidence. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Other answers were understanding the song, devotionputting your soul into the music that youre making, and being dedicated. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Most of all, the love for music brought a fulfilling, calming, and happy experience to participants. .
View Stewart J., Garrido S., Hense C., McFerran K. Music use for mood regulation: Self-awareness and conscious listening choices in young people with tendencies to depression She seemed to have some useful strategies for regulating her mood such as listening to music that is sad but that gives her some optimism, or music that gave her some relief in that after listening she was still sad but less heavy. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review As with music listening, there were also reductions in anxiety levels and depressive symptoms, including the suggestion that the role of the intervention in recovery could be as important as medication. .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia In the current study, while it appears that both the singing and movement activity were helpful in sustaining reductions in depression symptoms, the video analysis demonstrated that the music-with-movement protocol significantly improved well-being in the participants. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Therapeutic choirs have the ability to decrease mental health symptoms and provide coping strategies for dealing with life in new and motivating ways. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Fancourt et al. (2016) showed that group singing can significantly reduce stress, improve mood and reduce cortisol, beta-endorphin and oxytocin levels in cancer patients. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Both singing and music listening were more effective in alleviating depression, especially in persons with mild, Alzheimer-type dementia. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice He found that depressive symptoms in the singing group were reduced, mean quality of life score improved, and there was a statistically significant increase in cognitive functioning. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain A shared experience was that of being less reliant on painkillers on the day of the choir: I dont take my pills on a Friday because when I get there and start singing it sort of lifts you for the day (Paige). .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Therefore, if an individual is attending to a pleasurable activity such as singing, although their pain is still present, they may not be as concerned by it as pain signals to the brain are reduced and pain is perceived less intensely. .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers Aggregate mood was found to improve across the choir session (p < .001) and aggregate stress was found to decrease (p < .001). .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers It is instructive to note that, among both patients and carers, those with the lowest levels of mental wellbeing and highest levels of depression experienced the greatest short-term improvement in mood across the singing session, and that these larger mood changes were associated with lower levels of inflammation. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome Both of these items relate to feelings of depression/anxiety, which appear to be lessened after the singing compared with the baseline assessment. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Results Overview The findings indicate that nursing home employees perceived singing to have potential benefits for their patients, such as reduced uneasiness, increased comfort, well-being, joy, improved sleep, and to reduce the need for medication, even potentially reducing the risk of accidents among their patients. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway The fact that these singing activities, like lullabies, singalongs or one-to-one humming reduced uneasiness, increased comfort and improved sleep was documented by many of the nurses. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Singing songs with and for the patients could also reduce medication. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Singing does create peace, feelings of being safe, and it also prevents accidents and less use of medication or drugs (leader of a nursing home). .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway As noted in this study, singing songs with and for the patients was believed to reduce potential accidents due to patients being calmer and less anxious. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Such findings indicate that nursing home employees perceive singing to have potential benefits for their patients, such as reducing uneasiness, increasing comfort, wellbeing and joy, promoting sleep, reducing the need for medication and lowering the potential for accidents among their patients. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study On the simplest level, the choir, for these participants, provides a balance of recognising and understanding the cancer experience while providing a positive distraction from it. .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease With regular singing activities (e.g. over six months), people have reported reduced psychological distress and improved wellbeing (Clift 2017). .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Previous studies have reported a decrease in cortisol levels, indicating that singing in choirs provides stress relief to participants (Beck et al., 2000). .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public Findings are mirrored in the current study with many participants stating that they found the stress-reduction powers of choral singing an important tool in coping with everyday stressors. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes (ii) singers show a greater reduction in self-reported mental ill-health over time than non-singers; .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes This contrasts with previous findings that singing reduced anxiety and improved mental health compared to not singing (Coulton et al., 2015; Sanal & Gorsev, 2013). .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition For example, it has been concluded that there is strong evidence that engaging in music and singing activities decreases depression, anxiety and loneliness in older people; and moderate evidence that engaging in music and singing activities enhances wellbeing and decreases depression in young adults, marginalized groups and people with chronic physical health conditions.23 .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition However, there were convergent results across the studies indicating that, while people participated in group singing, their mental distress decreased, and quality of life and wellbeing improved with moderate effect sizes (see table 1). .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Moreover, after participating in the choir, participants depression was significantly lower than the control, when controlling for baseline levels of depression. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial The study demonstrated improved depression, quality of life and cognition, compared to usual care, following visual art-making combined with meditation and singing. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Choral singing, for example, increases feelings of support and decreases feelings of isolation; playing instruments in an ensemble has a similar effect. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. A nonrandom comparison of singing with usual care in 113 adults with a range of chronic conditions found that singing was associated with improvements in quality of life and positive affect.50 .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review The treatment groups sustained improvement in the domain of treatment burden at follow-up suggests the continued singing practice helped alleviate the hardship associated with treating a chronic illness. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Although crafters, writers and singers all reported improved self-confidence, only singers reported feeling that they played a useful role in the group. .
View Stewart J., Garrido S., Hense C., McFerran K. Music use for mood regulation: Self-awareness and conscious listening choices in young people with tendencies to depression In contrast, outcomes were more positive for participants in the current study when they listened to music with optimistic messages. .
View Särkämö T. Music for the ageing brain: Cognitive, emotional, social, and neural benefits of musical leisure activities in stroke and dementia Overall, questionnaire/interview studies and more recent experimental studies of healthy older adults participating in community choirs have linked choir singing to multiple psychosocial and health-related benefits, suggesting that regular choral singing can bring about enjoyment, cognitive stimulation, better physical and mental health, and increased social interaction. .
View Särkämö T. Music for the ageing brain: Cognitive, emotional, social, and neural benefits of musical leisure activities in stroke and dementia The singing intervention had a long-term positive effect on health-related QOL as well as a short-term positive effect on mental health-related QOL, anxiety, and depression (Coulton et al., 2015). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Choral singing also impacted on social health and wellbeing positively through feeling excitement and importance to life (p < 0.01), as well as longer duration of involvement in the choir (p < 0.05), after adjusting for the effects from socio-demographic variables in the models. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This included a sense of social engagement, a perception of positive identity as choir members, and feelings of excitement at being involved in group singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Choir members reported a sense of purpose and satisfaction for contributing to their community. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The efficacy of therapeutic choirs leads to improving quality of life for older people, giving them new opportunities that promote meaning and purpose. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The studies reviewed so far provide an encouraging picture of benefits associated with group singing for people with dementia. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice More recent studies, however, continue to provide evidence of positive benefits from singing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The study demonstrates that singing can have a very positive role to play in helping those who suffer from dementia and Alzheimers to have a better quality of life and live more harmoniously with fellow residents and carers. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In these ways, music comprised a universal function to this diverse group and contributed to positive well-being outcomes for participants. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain A number of recent studies have highlighted the range of positive outcomes of choral singing. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The increased cultural profile of singing appears to have prompted a resurgence in the popularity of choral singing62 and an increasing awareness of its benefits. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain This theme also reflects the sustained impact of singing on participants emotional wellbeing which was replenished during each session: You come away and then for the rest of the day youre sort of on a high (Paige). .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The positive impact on interpersonal processes is reflective of other research into choral singing78,79 and is recognised as a component of psychological wellbeing.63 .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Subsequently, it can only be concluded that the pain choir may have contributed to participants improved wellbeing. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain These changes appeared to be grounded in positive affect, meaningful relationships and internal adjustments, such as reconceptualisations of pain, which the choir promoted. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome Conclusion: Policy makers in different national contexts should consider social singing activities to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults as they are inexpensive to run and have been shown to be enjoyable and effective. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Singing interventions could be a vital component of the enhancement of health, well-being, and quality of life for patients and staff in nursing homes. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway It is quite clear that she is very proud about her singing. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway The staffs experiences of singing for and with the patients The experience of observing the power of singing was followed by the desire to tell others about these positive effects. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway By observing their patients appreciation of these singing activities, which seemed to be totally independent of the quality of the employees singing voice, their confidence increased. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway As research from several disciplines has shown, singing has positive effects for patients, staff and the patients relatives, which often benefits the psychosocial working climate. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway If management appreciate how singing can enhance a health-promoting workplace for its employees, it might be possible to create a stimulating, rewarding, and thriving psychosocial environment, which would benefit all actors involved. .
View Kostilainen K., Mikkola K., Erkkilä J., Huotilainen M. Effects of maternal singing during kangaroo care on maternal anxiety, wellbeing, and mother-infant relationship after preterm birth: a mixed methods study However, she wanted to do that to be able to continue singing in the future. .
View Kostilainen K., Mikkola K., Erkkilä J., Huotilainen M. Effects of maternal singing during kangaroo care on maternal anxiety, wellbeing, and mother-infant relationship after preterm birth: a mixed methods study Our results suggest that singing can offer this support not only during the early hospitalization period but also after discharge. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Results Superordinate theme: The singing group creates a new social identity Viewing participants experiences through the lens of the social cure approach in the later stages of IPA revealed that singing group participation created a new social identity for participants, which was a psychological resource in the form of connection, meaning, support, and agency (each of these is discussed as a subordinate theme below). .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Beyond merely confirming various aspects of previous studies, however, findings here use the social cure approach to demonstrate that psychological resources flow from caregivers social identity, thus illuminating the processes by which group singing can effect caregivers wellbeing. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study In relation to the perceived impact, results showed that participants felt supported by the choir, achieved a sense of fulfilment and found connection to others. .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease Quality of life Several studies have suggested that participating in singing can enhance a persons QoL (Clift 2010a; Clift 2010b; Clift 2010c; Johnson 2013). .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Our research has replicated a wide pattern of wellbeing benefits seen in choral practice that can now be taken forward as the basis of a model for general group music making benefits. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Aim: This mixed-methods exploratory study investigates the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir from an international sample of choristers. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Conclusion: Choral singing elicits a positive response in the chorister across a plethora of domains. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study It also provides confirmatory evidence to support choral singing as a means of improving wellbeing in many populations, including but not limited to workplaces, schools, nursing homes, communities and churches. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study A review of the literature on singing and respiratory health reported trends of positive physical and/or quality-of-life outcomes after a series of singing lessons. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study However, the qualitative results provide a large body of thematic evidence of the health and wellbeing benefits of singing, as well as elaborating on the benefits cited in the quantitative study. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Qualitative methodology In total, two supplementary questions included in the survey allowed participants to give comments on how they perceived singing to benefit their health and wellbeing; Are there ways in which you think participating in the choir is good for your health - if yes please describe and Please add any comments about the benefits of being in a choir. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study These basic descriptives across such a large international sample clearly outline the perceived benefits of singing in a choir and provide an informative grounding for future research in this area. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Statistical evidence of participation in cultural events having a positive effect on health and survival rates,45,46 as well as recent significant research on the effect of singing on the health of people with cancer indicate evidence that singing improves mood state and modules components of the immune system.13,14 This study provides further evidence with a large sample that indicates that further research on singing is warranted. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study How the choir manage poor performance and lack of confidence is important in contributing to wellbeing and health benefits. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Wellbeing benefits were also noted in the role of many choirs in supporting the community through singing for charities, supporting the socially isolated and marginalised to begin to feel part of their community - enabling people from all walks of life to share in the benefits of singing as a group. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study It is expected that this research will contribute significantly to the current literature in encouraging further spending and investment in community arts initiatives such as choral singing, to promote physical, social and emotional health of the general population..
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public The majority of participants in the current study declared their love of singing and joined a choir in their adult years with a view to enjoying singing as a recreational activity. .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public This level of concentration and focus balanced with the skill of the individual singers is likely to lead to a state of flow and therefore increased feelings of positive affect (Csikszentmihalyi, 1992). .
View Judd M., Pooley J.A. The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public This theme is all about the factors that influence the group known as a choir, and the individuals who make up the choir, thereby influencing the psychological benefits gained by the choristers. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial Participants in an open program of singing classes were also overwhelmingly positive about the experience. .
View Lord V.M., Hume V.J., Kelly J.L., Cave P., Silver J., Waldman M., White C., Smith C., Tanner R., Sanchez M., Man W.D.-C., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing classes for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial Although singing practice produced an acute improvement in inspiratory capacity, SGRQ improved equally in both groups. .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation All patients interviewed reported doing more singing and other pleasurable activities in their lives, suggesting that there may be long term benefits to participation in such a group. .
View Lord V.M., Cave P., Hume V.J., Flude E.J., Evans A., Kelly J.L., Polkey M.I., Hopkinson N.S. Singing teaching as a therapy for chronic respiratory disease - A randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation It is likely that the effects of singing training will vary between individuals, but that it will be a positive experience for those who choose to take part. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Many were significantly tired after the singing sessions and the following day, but reported being happy with this trade-off. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition ' Participants in established choirs report benefits including positive affect, social support and cognitive stimulation.4 .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Despite these methodological limitations, the studies reviewed consistently demonstrate that choir participation can have a positive impact on mental health among people living with a mental health condition. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition There was considerable consensus between the studies on the types of perceived benefits that participants with mental health issues experience in a singing group. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition This research extends on previous findings which have found similar wellbeing benefits of choir participation for older adults, young adults and people with physical health conditions.1-3,22-24 Implications The studies reviewed indicate that choir singing can help people with mental health conditions to overcome problems pertaining anxiety, depression and social disconnection. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Therefore, choir singing is a viable option for arts-on-referral in mental health. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students The more pleasure that is associated with music leads to more passion for the source of joy. .
View Florian Carl ,Rosemond Kutsidzo Music a nd Wellbeing in Everyday Life: An Exploratory Study of Music Experience in Ghana One would certainly expect positive effects on mood changes when people musically engage in religion. .
View Florian Carl ,Rosemond Kutsidzo Music a nd Wellbeing in Everyday Life: An Exploratory Study of Music Experience in Ghana Beyond listening, music-making in the form of singing and dancing was clearly an important aspect of our participants wellbeing and daily experience, and it was particularly so in the context of religious activities where these more active forms of music participation took the centre stage..
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In addition, improvements were found in respiratory variables measured by standard spirometry, including increases in maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (confirming findings from studies with patients with COPD that singing can help with lung function). .
View Irons J.Y., Coren E., Young M.K., Stewart D.E., Gschwandtner M., Mellick G.D. Singing for people with Parkinsons disease Furthermore, through regular singing, it is suggested that people with PD can experience enhanced lung function (Di Benedetto 2009). .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Group singing can result in improved respiration and speech quality in Parkinsons disease (Di Benedetto et al., 2009), and has physical benefits for patients with respiratory problems, such as emphysema (Engen, 2005), asthma (Irons et al., 2010) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Bonilha et al., 2009). .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Objective To explore the ways in which participation in a community singing group contributed to the health and well-being of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). .
View Bruggers C.S., Baranowski S., Beseris M., Leonard R., Long D., Schulte E., Shorter A., Stigner R., Mason C.C., Bedrov A., Pascual I., Bulaj G. A prototype exercise-empowerment mobile video game for children with cancer, and its usability assessment: Developing digital empowerment interventions for pediatric diseases Empowerment enhances resilience and positively influences health, disease, and therapy understanding. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This research gives further support for the role of therapeutic choirs to promote social capital and health equity in community settings. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain The choir enabled continued progress towards accomplishing key pain management programme aims: self-management, coping and living well with pain. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain Findings expanded upon existing evidence relating to singing and wellbeing by highlighting the choirs role in promoting resilience and acceptance of pain. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Both dancing and passively listening to music enhanced positive affect, decreased negative affect and reduced feelings of fatigue. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Notably, there were very similar improvements in measures of well-being in participants in the music condition. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. This is particularly notable as increases in positive affect in the dance and music condition were correlated with improvements in different aspects of creativity. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Music has been associated with reduced anxiety in young adults, enhanced mood and purpose in adults and mental wellbeing, quality of life, self-awareness and coping in people with diagnosed health conditions. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. However, music therapy interventions that sought to deliver wellbeing outcomes were included. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Three community-based studies of music listening in healthy older adults indicate an association between music listening and wellbeing. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Nevertheless, our exploratory meta-analysis suggests a positive association between music and improved depression. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In this case the value connected to the mere existence of a cultural institution, without requiring direct use, can foster a sense of pride and community empowerment helping to develop a positive image and attractive environment (for example Casa da Musica-House of Music, in Porto, is an example of this good). .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport We find positive changes in (1) life satisfaction from increased engagement in arts events, historical sites and museums, (2) leisure satisfaction from arts activities and events, (3) health satisfaction from arts events and historical sites and (4) well-being measures from increased participation in moderate- and mild-intensity sport. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport We find positive subjective well-being impacts arising from greater engagement in arts, cultural and sporting activities. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport The results also suggest that well-being benefits from increased engagement in arts, culture and sport are particularly positive for satisfaction with leisure time, as we might expect given these activities are engaged with during leisure time. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. This study suggests that arts participation positively benefits people with mental health difficulties. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Results indicate that hospital staff have a positive view of music intervention, perceiving this as beneficial to patients. .
View Goldenberg, R. B. Singing Lessons for Respiratory Health: A Literature Review The journals editor commented that qualitative data obtained from the participants show an improvement in quality of life because the exposure to and creation of musical sound gave them a sense of control. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. They found well-being to be enhanced as musical performances are therapeutic in the broadest sense, providing immersion in the performance through the act of performing (for the performer) and emotional effects (for the audience). .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. The findings in the extant literature are indicative of cultural goods, including arts events, museums, historical sites and certain sporting activities generating positive leisure experiences, providing significant benefits to health and well-being. .
View Węziak-Białowolska, D.; Białowolski, P. Cultural events – does attendance improve health? Evidence from a Polish longitudinal study There is a common belief that engagement with the arts and cultural activities is associated with improvement of well-being and contributes to better quality of life. .
View Wiseman, R.; Watt, C. Achieving the impossible: a review of magic-based interventions and their effects on wellbeing Research has demonstrated that involvement with mainstream performing arts, such as music and dance, can boost wellbeing. .
View Daykin, N.; De Viggiani, N.; Pilkington, P.; Moriarty, Y. Music making for health, well-being and behaviour change in youth justice settings: a systematic review The self-esteem scores for those involved in musical performance also improved significantly following the intervention, although the results did not differ significantly when compared with the alternative intervention types. .
View Bird J.M., Karageorghis C.I. A Grounded Theory of Music-Video Use in an Exercise Facility (reflective diary) Conversely, music-videos that were deemed to be appropriate often led to positive affective states. .
View Bygren, L. O.; Johansson, S.,‑E.; Konlaan, B., B., Grjibovski, A., M.; Wilkinson, A., V.; Sjöström, M. Attending cultural events and cancer mortality: A Swedish cohort study. Attendance at cultural events is associated with better survival and self-rated health. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study Once we put the culture/well-being link under the right set of analytical lenses, it turns out quite clearly that culture counts, namely, that there is clear evidence that cultural access has a definite impact on individual psychological well-being (and particularly so if cultural access occurs in a well-balanced mind-body perspective), and moreover that culture provides for some of the most effective predictors of well-being. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project Once we put the culture/well-being link under the right set of analytical lenses, it turns out quite clearly that culture counts, namely, that there is clear evidence that cultural access has a definite impact on individual psychological well being (and particularly so if cultural access occurs in a well-balanced mind-body perspective), and moreover that culture provides for some of the most effective predictors of well-being..
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Communities that engage in arts activities on the occasions of interacting build a sense of belonging to a place, a group, an identity, where there is recognition of common grounds. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Indeed, arts develop a sense of community by repeatedly giving opportunities for expressing public values, Arts events and activities can give people a feeling of belonging (gained through joining a group or becoming involved with local arts organizations) and can reinforce an individuals connection to the community by giving public expression to the values and traditions of that community and sustaining its cultural heritage (McCarthy et al. 2004:14). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, territories implementing strategies of development based on their cultural values recognise and celebrate common grounds and encourage a sense of belonging and place identity. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Nonetheless, arts and culture are capable of creating and giving rise to a sense of place, not only by celebrating communal values, but also by providing opportunities to meet and understand other value systems, to embrace diversity, to develop trust among others and to establish social networks. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development It worked with the slogan Culture does good, putting a lot of effort into research on effects of cultural engagement on wellbeing and quality of life. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development These factors together stimulate the local population to produce new collective memories, based on a collective reflection and expression over the community heritage and values. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development On one hand, they provide space for bonding by strengthening existing connections, celebrating identity and heritage. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Underneath these findings is the idea that cultural participation can create a sense of inclusion and collectiveness in a given community. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Adding to such evidence, the current studys findings with respect to online forms of cultural capital show the potential of the Internet being used as a venue for appreciation and accumulation of cultural capital, consequently leading to positive psychological and social outcomes. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport In doing so, the analysis provides insight into the impact of the arts, culture and sport on overall well-being as well as reported satisfaction with specific domains of life. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites When residents see their own cultural heritage being better preserved, they have more pride and higher SWB. .
View Tavano Blessi, G.; Grossi, E.; Sacco, P. L.; Piereti, G.; Ferilli, G. The contribution of cultural participation to urban well-being. A comparative study in Bolzano/Bozen and Siracusa, Italy Ina nutshell, cultural opportunities benefit individual well-being relatively more when they are placed in a context that favours cultural activity and participation, and vice versa. .
View Tavano Blessi, G.; Grossi, E.; Sacco, P. L.; Piereti, G.; Ferilli, G. The contribution of cultural participation to urban well-being. A comparative study in Bolzano/Bozen and Siracusa, Italy The more culture becomes socially salient, available, and generally appreciated, the stronger its well-being effects and the more robust the social sustainability of cultural strategies. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? For many people working within the cultural sector, this belief is the motivating factor behind their commitment to their work. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. Museums and historical sites, which both exhibit a number of cultural characteristics, are associated with greater satisfaction. .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum One such shared characteristic is that the ongoing involvement of volunteers in the community heritage sector is motivated not only by the important work of preservation, curation, and display that they do, but by the social and affective benefits that go along with it. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Recurring themes are that engagement in artmaking reduces stress, facilitates contact with more positive emotions, increases self-worth and promotes feelings of social connectedness. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Enjoying being together - group participation motivates participation All participants highlighted the social benefits of participation in the programme, as well as enjoying the inner experience of creativity. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Results in common of these studies are that engagement in cultural and creative occupations can play an important role by providing patients with relief from problems, increasing selfesteem, and improving health. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Equally, the performing arts have historically been cited as making people feel good and improving their quality of life. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review She found that the building of community and participating in such a sensual art form had a positive impact on the participants relationships with their bodies and they reported feeling more emotionally and psychologically comfortable with themselves. .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age Rather, it fills deep psychological and social/emotional needs as part of their identity, giving them a sense of meaning and stability..
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Community cultural events tend to make people feel better about themselves and their communities, but without prior measures it is difficult to establish the range and magnitude of such effects. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland People value the contribution to identity and self-expression that arises from participation in the festival. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections There is also good evidence to show that creative engagement in museums supports health and wellbeing, quality of life, social inclusion and lifelong learning. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections The new learning gained from the programme, across both nature and arts topics, also contributed to a shared sense of community and individual self-esteem, thereby reducing feelings of isolation commonly reported by participants before the start of the project. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital Arts and cultural programs were reported to enhance their quality of life. .
View Morse N., Chatterjee H. Museums, health and wellbeing research: co-developing a new observational method for people with dementia in hospital contexts The museum professionals wanted the programme to support participant wellbeing by providing an enjoyable time and an opportunity to connect emotionally with museum objects they might remember from their childhood. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Meaning in life The findings in the study show that the service users have a comprehensive understanding of the role that the arts and cultural activity have in their lives and this understanding makes them experts on their own engagement in the arts and places them in a position to contribute as an engaged expert in their recovery. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Being able to develop a creative identity and engaging in arts activities has positive wellbeing benefits and provide purpose and/or meaning in life to some service users. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement In this way, engagement in arts can be a vital element in rebuilding life, contributing to survival and providing meaning in life for a service user and as a positive step in the recovery journey. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community Engagement in cultural and creative arts by older people can increase their morale and self-confidence and provides opportunities for social connection. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Appreciating art thus appears to promote both subjective and objective improvement in recovery and community re-integration for veterans who are experiencing chronic and disabling emotional distress. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients Heritage-in-health interventions offered by museums (including art galleries) exemplify the NEF view of well-being, particularly the actions concerned with connecting and learning seen to promote renewed confidence and enjoyment. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Additionally, heritage objects were aesthetically pleasing in their colour, form and pattern while handmade items demonstrated the makers skills. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients The research found that the sensory nature of museum objects, combined with a positive narrative, enhanced feelings of confidence, vitality, participation, identity, enjoyment and wellbeing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music making activities can therefore positively contribute to a sense of well-being for participants through the promotion of music as part of personal and social identity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Applied ethnomusicology projects can also have more intangible ends, such as contributing to the vitality of a cultural movement, or even simply imbuing a given cultural practice or cultural group with respect and dignity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The ultimate purpose of designing the accompaniment, and the film itself, in this way reflects a desire to connect culturally with the intended audience, in a way that foregrounds culture as a vital contribution towards the social determinants of health for the communities involved in this project. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice However, this chapter explores how participation in performing arts also benefits some requirements for survival: health and well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The Arts, Indigenous Peoples and the Social Determinants of Health As studies have shown, because the arts are so deeply entwined in the continuation of culture and tradition (AIHW 2009; CA 2009; Marmion et al. 2014), they have the capacity to play an integral role in promoting Aboriginal peoples health and well-being and impacting upon the SDOH. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In this way, the lifelong learning established as a part of arts participation is also impactful on the health determinant Language, Heritage, and Strong Cultural Identity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice As a result, the current study supports the notion that arts-based practices can encourage connections within community and strengthen social capital, and thus may also contribute towards favourable health outcomes for community members. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice As the brief illustrations in this chapter have shown, participating in a documentary process designed to promote the continuation of culture and participating in a community festival designed to bring cultures together can play an important role in the health and well-being of First Peoples and culturally diverse community more broadly. .
View Batt-Rawden K.B., Stedje K. Singing as a health-promoting activity in elderly care: a qualitative, longitudinal study in Norway Understanding this, music thus becomes an empowering asset that offers listeners a unique sense of personal control over their experiences, which can add to their emotional well-being. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people The collaborative nature of community arts projects are of significance and may be positively linked to health and wellbeing. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Key findings Creative music composition enhanced a sense of identity for a group of older people. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria This, in turn, led to sustainability of key communities and offers the potential for inclusive growth in cultural heritage and cultural tourism, post conflict. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Strengthening the Sense of Belonging and Empowering Local Groups Engaging with community archaeology and heritage projects not only reinforces the need for communities to come together, it enhances the relationships. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Such engagement in cultural activities has been found to result in: the gaining of new skills improved informal and formal learning, increased self-confidence, self-esteem and feeling of self-worth, the improvement or creation of social networks, an enhanced quality of life, the promotion of social cohesion, personal and community empowerment, and improvement of personal and local image, identity and wellbeing. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Practically, we also found that art and culture policies that lead to community engagement, storytelling and exchange of cultural heritage can have lasting effects that can aid in conflict prevention and help grow the development of cultural heritage, especially as opportunities for women. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria We also found that those that utilised the long lasting traditions of arts and cultural production were able to help validate peoples stories (the intangible cultural heritage) and perspectives by bringing people together to discover shared goals and strength. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Inspiring Social Action Another factor that can be at the core of shaping identity and a sense of belonging is the nature of the archaeological work as a process to produce heritage; therefore, people engaged in these practices are a focus of local cultures and traditions and often become more engaged in their communities which helps the inclusion practices through social connectedness, participation and partnership, which, in turn, empower the indicators of social inclusion like understanding, acceptance and mutual trust. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing These include personal enrichment, social learning, satisfaction from sharing the heritage products with others, and less anxiety about the present. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Whether becoming involved in heritage is good for ones health is thus significant in this respect. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Understanding the spaces being created and occupied by community-based heritage groups and whether they are likely to promote social wellbeing is important. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Heritage conservation as noted above is by its very nature about generating a closer relationship with one's local area. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing From the above two comments, it is clear that heritage conservation can go some way towards helping people make strong connections with their local sense of place and to some extent help alleviate some present day anxieties. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Moreover, these positive affects appeared to have contributed to wider experiences of belonging, engagement, and social wellbeing, with each tied to place overtly. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing For the first point, there were obvious benefits from being able to draw on one's love of history and place, in terms of building and sustaining one's sense of belonging, cultural identity and security in one's area. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Our findings show that people can develop much stronger, long-lasting connections with their communities through the heritage conservation work. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Moreover, we would argue that facing these challenges can have longer lasting health-enabling effects, given the wider collective sense of community, belonging, order, balance, stability and place which can be cultivated and sustained by researching and conserving the heritage of one's local area. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Art participation may enhance self-efficacy and positively influence emotional wellbeing. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study Furthermore, for some patients, art becomes a tool for existential support and a connection to life. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Art-making provided a variety of experiences that enriched the participants inner mental life, and also promoted feelings of connectedness with the wider physical and social worlds. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being The sensual aspects of art-making were experienced as dynamic, bringing a rich inner life, and thereby enhancing wellbeing: I like colour and light and pattern. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Inspiration was also stronger when participants could relate to the artist, either in terms of lyrical content, gender, ethnicity, or life experience. .
View Florian Carl ,Rosemond Kutsidzo Music a nd Wellbeing in Everyday Life: An Exploratory Study of Music Experience in Ghana The music had strong personal association for him and he considered it to be very important to the activity thus enhancing the quality of the moment. .
View Zhang, Y.; Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework. Furthermore, it affects the perception ofa coloured display and/ or wayfinding sign, which are efficient in alleviating stress levels (relaxing atmosphere). .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period Visiting museums is also a light physical activity so could reduce the negative effects of sedentary behaviours. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Arts and cultural activities in health environments were seen as a tool for reducing stress and burnout, improving mood, work efforts, patient/ staff relationships, working environment and wellbeing. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? Discussion From the data collected within these two studies it appears that, at least for the museum visiting population, viewing art within a museum does have a positive impact upon anxiety, and thus also wellbeing. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? This positive experience for museums and art gallery visitors suggests that as well as being seen as educational or enjoyable places to visit, that the well-known idea that they are spaces of calm within a busy world can be true and as such museums and art galleries can be seen as places beneficial to personal wellbeing..
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. A positive relationship with life satisfaction is present when museum visits are frequent, although it should be noted that visiting museums at least 3-4 times per year is associated with greater life and leisure satisfaction and general happiness. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. Meanwhile, less frequent engagement in more passive activities including visiting historical sites and museums generates positive leisure experience. .
View de Paiva A., Jedon R. Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization A short-term exposure, short-term effect in this case can be the fact that just by viewing a natural sight for a few minutes can help lower stress levels, blood pressure, and muscle tension. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Participants enjoyed respite from caregiving both through spending time immersed in the art-making process as well as participating in the social exchanges surrounding this. .
View Troscianko E.T. Literary reading and eating disorders: Survey evidence of therapeutic help and harm It can also relax me and take my mind of the daily stresses. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials using art-making as a relaxing activity, leading to stress reduction; .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience Movement in a protected setting seems to generally stimulate positive affect, vitality, and coping, and to decrease tension, depressed affect, and anxiety. .
View Mastandrea S., Maricchiolo F., Carrus G., Giovannelli I., Giuliani V., Berardi D. Visits to figurative art museums may lower blood pressure and stress Visits to art museum, in particular representational art style, may have positive effects on stress, decreasing heart rate and blood pressure. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The service users found museums to be places where they found stimulation and a place for learning, relaxation and wellbeing: Museums are very important ... important for people from the hospital who have been through crises, for inspiration . if they spent their time on creativity, then museum and galleries are a good idea . It makes my life better . I gained inspiration from the visits (Lotte). .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Using psychophysiological measures, studies find visits to art museums decrease stress, which could promote health and well-being (Clow and Fredhoi, 2006; Mastandrea et al., 2018). .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing There can also be health benefits associated with walking around between places associated with the heritage project. .
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? Heritage recreation can provide these opportunities while being an alternative for people who do not like or cannot participate in sports. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Any positive distraction can elicit positive feelings, hold attention and interest and, therefore, reduce stressful thoughts. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings The distraction therapy with nature sights and sounds significantly reduces pain in patients undergoing medical procedures. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being The sensuality of art-making also captured attention, sustained creative effort, and offered distraction from negative experiences for those living in difficult circumstances. .
View Strong, J., V.; Mast, B., T. The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. It could be argued that beginning a skill that has established benefits to the cognitive functioning of the brain in later stages of life would provide a boost to skills like executive function and memory. .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period Theories of cognitive reserve suggest that complex and stimulating experiences can enhance neuronal structure and brain function, protecting against neurodegeneration.1 .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period In conclusion, this novel analysis demonstrates that cultural participation through museum attendance could provide opportunities for interventions in older adults as a way of supporting engaged lifestyles to prevent dementia. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults Conclusion: Museums can be instrumental in offering museum-based programmes for older adults to improve psychological wellbeing over time. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults CONCLUSION Museums can be instrumental in offering older adult activities that improve psychological wellbeing and may lead to long-term outcomes such as sustained social capital and enhanced physical health. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia When visual art programmes were designed to be failure-free, using good quality, age appropriate materials that maximised the residual capacities of the participants, they were able to trigger positive psychological processes in people living with dementia. .
View de Paiva A., Jedon R. Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization By contrast, architectural environments that offer cognitive, social, and physical stimulation can help prevent many physical illnesses and mental diseases, avoid stress, and enhance learning and memory processes. .
View Eum Y., Yim J., Choi W. Elderly health and literature therapy: A theoretical review Positive psychology can help the mental health of the elderly. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland There is increasing evidence in the international literature that engagement in the arts can enhance the physical and psychological wellbeing of older people. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Participatory arts programmes can have positive effects on the general health, mental health and social activities of older people. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Spiro N., Williamon A., Fancourt D. Longitudinal associations between short-term, repeated, and sustained arts engagement and well-being outcomes in Older Adults These findings, taken together with previous evidence of the importance of arts engagement for well-being in older adulthood, suggest that policies that facilitate access to certain arts venues and support older adults engagement with them, for example, through free admission schemes and investments in local cultural initiatives, may help to promote happy, fulfilling lives of an increasing segment of the population..
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. The art of life and death: 14 year follow-up analyses of associations between arts engagement and mortality in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing This finding is consistent with research that shows that receptive arts engagement can help in preventing and managing depression, and that it can provide support in preventing cognitive decline and in developing cognitive reserve. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing There is increasing evidence that leading an active, socially engaged lifestyle might protect against cognitive decline. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing Complex and stimulating experiences can enhance neuronal structure and brain function through additional environmental stimulation and thereby provide a protective effect either against neurodegeneration or cognitive decline. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing So combined stress-reducing and affect-enhancing effects of receptive cultural activities provide another explanation for how receptive cultural activities could protect against cognitive decline. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing In light of this, a key consideration is whether programmes to increase cultural engagement amongst older adults could specifically arrest a decline in cognitive function. .
View Särkämö T. Music for the ageing brain: Cognitive, emotional, social, and neural benefits of musical leisure activities in stroke and dementia Taken together, these findings suggest that musical leisure activities are clearly beneficial for seniors and can serve as an effective means to combat age-related cognitive decline. .
View Mahendran R., Rawtaer I., Fam J., Wong J., Kumar A.P., Gandhi M., Jing K.X., Feng L., Kua E.H. Art therapy and music reminiscence activity in the prevention of cognitive decline: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Early introduction of psycho-social interventions can address cognitive decline and significantly impact quality of life and the wellbeing of elderly individuals. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 The central premise of these recommendations was that the arts are a national and human resource and participating in them is vital to healthy aging. .
View Windle G., Gregory S., Newman A., Goulding A., OBrien D., Parkinson C. Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: A realist review protocol Background: Arts-based activities are being increasingly suggested as a valuable activity for people living with dementia in terms of countering the negative aspects of their condition. .
View Sarah Kate Smith,Anthea Innes, Sophie Bushell Exploring the impact of live music performances on the wellbeing of community dwelling people living with dementia and their care partners Music based initiatives can enhance the wellbeing of people living with dementia. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Expression through crafts, decorating ones environment, and art making, including other creative pursuits such as writing, reading, hiking and more, can be a restorative act of relaxation, empower a sense of intrinsic control, enhance motivation and increase psychological well-being (Geda et al., 2011). .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport A number of studies have shown positive contributions from the following activities to subjective well-being: music and creative art activities (Cohen 2009; Cameron et al. 2013; Creech et al. 2013; Green 2016; Wang and Wong 2014, p. 100; Wood and Smith 2004) which may act as a source of inspiration and motivation, as well as influencing identity (Green 2016); museum visits, which are associated with benefits to psychological well-being, social interaction, relaxation and stress reduction (Chatterjee and Noble 2013; Packer 2008); libraries, which have been suggested to offer potential mental health benefits, e.g. use of books in therapy (Fanner and Urquhart 2008); and sport, recreational exercise and fitness which generates well-being benefits through mental and physical stimulation, and social capital and affiliation benefits associated with the enhancement of social networks (Cabinet Office 2015; Downward and Ras-ciute 2011; Hamer et al. 2009; Kavetsos 2011; Nichols et al. 2012; Schuttoff et al. 2018; Taylor et al. 2015). .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport Leisure satisfaction benefits are also found arising from higher levels of engagement in arts activities and events, historical sites and both moderate and mild sports. .
View Daykin, N.; Byrne, E.; Soteriou, T.; O’Connor, S. The impact of art, design and enviroment in mental healthcare: a systematic review of the literature Key benefits of arts were identified including: therapeutic benefits; enhanced experiences of care; reducing vandalism and aggression; providing greater privacy and dignity for patients; promoting a sense of identity; and enhancing staff morale and motivation. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings The actual benefits have been documented as better mental health on different levels. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Improvement in the wellbeing of participants with short-term and longterm mental health problems was also found. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? One type of response which is of particular interest within this research is that of a sense of relaxation, calming and the reduction of anxiety. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs We suggest that the manner in which the professional artists worked with participants also facilitated the gains in mental wellbeing attained. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Participants experienced the arts group as providing a sense of freedom and respite, strengthening identity through promoting achievement, offering social support through a collective focus on art- and craft-making and increasing resilience for coping with caring. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia The creative art-making within a supportive social environment helped to alleviate the sense of depletion that carers associated with caregiving and offered a brief experience of respite that they felt enhanced their resilience and coping resources. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Once established as a leisure activity, art-making increased subjective well-being mainly through providing increased satisfaction in daily life, positive self-image, hope, and contact with the outside world. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Colour within the artwork itself had positive effects on emotional state, through both its direct stimulus and its capacity to trigger positive memories about life and self before illness. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Once established as a regular leisure activity, artmaking supported subjective well-being in various ways. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work Different forms of reading and writing can have therapeutic effects and therefore beneficially are incorporated into mental health care. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective Psychological well-being The reading circle was apparently meaningful to the participants and taking part had a positive effect on their perception of their health and psychological well-being. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource Enabling people to find pleasure in reading can be considered an outcomeas well as a process of managing symptoms of poor mental health and well-being. .
View Morita H., Sugamura G. Reading poems to oneself affects emotional state and level of distraction Effect on Mood Silent reading of positive poetry with personal and social perspectives enhanced a sense of leisure and relaxation. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library Providing wellness activities such as mindfulness meditation or spaces for self-defined care can help health care professionals cope with stress. .
View Imtiaz D., Anwar Y., Khan A. Wearable sensors and a multisensory music and reminiscence therapies application: To help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in person with dementia The pictures/video created a calming effect on the individual. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol In conclusion, participation in museums art-based activities has received growing interest from researchers and policy-makers due to their potentially positive effects on mental and physical health. .
View Mastandrea S., Maricchiolo F., Carrus G., Giovannelli I., Giuliani V., Berardi D. Visits to figurative art museums may lower blood pressure and stress This sort of behavioral treatment could be indicated for people who suffer from hypertension or other health problems, gaining direct beneficial effects in terms of relaxation and stress recovering..
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The functionality ascribed to arts in mental health is illustrated by using art to make sense of the day and creating meaning in life as a tool for inspiration and motivation, and feeling good and relaxed, as described in the comments by the service users. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion In this review, we consider the idea that the positive emotional output elicited from the aesthetic experience affects mood, and indirectly promotes health and well-being. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion CONCLUSION Aesthetic experience, in many settings, may promote well-being. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion The self-rewarding nature of aesthetic experience may influence the beholders affective state, possibly improving wellbeing. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Considerable research has shown the positive effects of art, music and drama therapy on mental health and well-being. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Sessions visibly calmed anxiety and, in some cases, increased levels of enjoyment in depressed patients. .
View Han X. Neurofeedback mechanism of music features on mental health development of adolescents From an emotional and mental health perspective, this result suggests that soothing music can make teens less emotionally volatile and better mentally healthy. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Several studies have highlighted the positive effects of group music-making and have suggested that it may be the creative and social aspects of such activities, which have a positive effect on participants' wellbeing. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Several studies have highlighted the positive effects of group music-making and have suggested that it may be the creative and social aspects of such activities, which have a positive effect on participants wellbeing. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Analysis of the qualitative data revealed benefits for health, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of wellbeing. .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia Background: Studies have shown music therapy can improve depression symptoms in dementia and the use of music activities show promise to have positive impacts on wellbeing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Previous studies have highlighted positive relationships between music participation, health and well-being in terms of social, emotional, cognitive and physical health, musicianship, spiritual, identity, self-improvement and life satisfaction benefits. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Such motivations can be related to the perceived health and well-being benefits of participating in music making activities. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Their programmes have demonstrated significant psychological and social benefits, but also that crucial bio-markers that underpin not only feelings of well-being and relaxation but also markers of immune system activity, were improved. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Caregivers experienced the group as a means of social support either directly or simply as respite from caring duties, as well as a place where strong bonds were formed. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Moreover, when people with mental health conditions were engaging in these programmes their mental health and wellbeing significantly improved. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing 2. Researching heritage, place and wellbeing As indicated, the health geography literature has explored the beneficial physical and mental health effects of participating in a range of community-based activities. .
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? For example, in other studies museums have been suggested to have a restorative effect and promote relaxation (Packer 2008), reduce anxiety (Binnie 2010), increase attention focus, promote a sense of community (Thompson et al. 2011) and to be associated with increased happiness and self-reported health (Fujiwara 2013; Leadbetter and OConnor 2013). .
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? Policy makers and institutions in charge of providing heritage recreation should consider subjective wellbeing measures, such as life satisfaction, in the evaluation of their services. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes The arts enrichment activity mainly, although not exclusively, supported personhood and therefore respondents resilience. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes The arts enrichment activities provide a context where respondents, even with severe dementia, collectively supported each others personhood and so resilience. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Implications for research and practice Although small in scale this study contributes to understanding of the ways in which participation in the creative processes of art-making benefits participants mental well-being. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course The study may also be useful to other arts projects and practitioners aiming to promote mental well-being for people experiencing or at risk of mental health problems. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study Emotional effects: art upholding security, safety, self and spirit The data shows how art interacts with patients on an emotional level, promoting composure in different ways, such as an expression of unexpected luxury, a definer of space and a generator of memories. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study In this case it is not just the fact that art as material is present, but also the fact that it represents a greater context that leads patients to experience a sense of security. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being For those with health problems, such sustained mental absorption helped to alleviate concerns with pain and discomfort, and provided alternative self-definitions. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students There are multiple forms of wellbeing that might involve music, including physical wellbeing, social wellbeing, emotional wellbeing, and more broadly, psychological wellbeing. .
View Kim D. The effects of a combined physical activity, recreation, and art and craft program on ADL, cognition, and depression in the elderly The physical and recreational activity used in the present study are activities in which one actively moves ones own body and were considered to have good effects on improving physical strength in the elderly subjects. .
View Goto F., Yabe H. A case of profound sensorineural hearing loss whose speech discrimination was improved by combination of bibliotherapy and auditory training In addition to this, active training is useful. .
View Foley B.C., Vassallo A.J., Reece L.J. Lights out, lets dance! An investigation into participation in No Lights, No Lycra and its association with health and wellbeing Background: Organized, leisure time physical activities are an important part of a population approach to increase total physical activity participation. .
View Foley B.C., Vassallo A.J., Reece L.J. Lights out, lets dance! An investigation into participation in No Lights, No Lycra and its association with health and wellbeing Further investigation into what motivates participation in modified sport and physical activities will provide useful insights towards increasing population physical activity and improving health..
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Regular physical activity is considered one of the most important factors for lifestyle, for maintaining good health in older ages and increasing life expectancy. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Thus, it is a physical activity more popular and hence readily selectable by the elderly, which can equally have beneficial effects of exercise. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly As well, exercise and participation in physical activities are associated with better performance in cognitive functions. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Nature prescriptions can promote physical activity leading to positive health outcomes, while contact with nature can have an additional restorative effect on mental wellbeing. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works People left their homes and became more active: I think it's walking about, getting there, the journey as a way of keeping healthy, exercising, doing stairs. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study Much, much more ... just the getting up and down is exercise ... .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The first, educational and cognitive benefits, denotes that culture can develop learning capacities. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Lastly, producing quality experiences means developing cultural activities which induce creative thinking, social interaction and informal processes of education when exploring the territory values and heritage. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The empirical observation allowed identifying factors of effectiveness through which cultural programmes can enhance social capacities. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Specifically, on the ECoC programmes, three factors were encountered, the programmes ability to enrich the physical environment (where the renewal and celebration of cultural - physical and immaterial - heritage can forge new behaviours in the public space), to engage the population (where citizens active role can give them opportunities to develop crucial skills for collective action) and to produce quality activities (where creatively exploring territorys symbols can induce informal learning processes). .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. In other words, children of the dominant class grow up being exposed to and developing familiarity with culture and are likely to be able to transfer such inherited cultural capital toward broader social value, such as success and achievement in school. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence demonstrating that participation in lifelong learning is an effective way of enhancing well-being..
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists The findings in this study add knowledge for the understanding of components necessary for establishing a space or therapeutic environment in which creative work and acts of defining and reconstructing meaningful connections to cultural traditions and life in the community can take place. .
View Prieto-Pinto L., Lara-Díaz M.F., Garzón-Orjuela N., Herrera D., Páez-Canro C., Reyes J.H., González-Gordon L., Jiménez-Murcia V., Eslava-Schmalbach J. Effectiveness assessment of maternal and neonatal health video clips in knowledge transfer using neuromarketing tools: A randomized crossover trial It has become vital to design educational strategies that guarantee an effective learning process. .
View Galindo-Neto N.M., Alexandre A.C.S., Barros L.M., Sá G.G.M., de Carvalho K.M., Caetano J.Á. Creation and validation of an educational video for deaf people about cardiopulmonary resuscitation This reference includes components necessary for the content of an instruction to promote cognitive activation, mental processing, and long-term memory storage. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center One of the most important aspects of the recovery model is the support of cultural diversity and lifelong learning. .
View Mahendran R., Rawtaer I., Fam J., Wong J., Kumar A.P., Gandhi M., Jing K.X., Feng L., Kua E.H. Art therapy and music reminiscence activity in the prevention of cognitive decline: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Evidence suggests that training in these areas strengthen attention systems and improve cognition. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature DLGs not only enable the creation of a reflective space and personal transformation but also foster the improvement of academic skills. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria It is clear that cultural participation can lead to the development and enhancement of many skills and competences. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing There was a clear awareness of the beneficial effects of giving young people an opportunity to become involved in the heritage research projects. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Our study therefore highlights the importance of providing opportunities to experience the benefits of creative activity through courses such as those run by Open Arts. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) 5. Artistic Education, Creativity and Disability Artistic Education enriches cultural diversity, affective experiences, creative, imaginative and symbolic faculties of students, allowing them to develop the capacity for reflection, critical thinking and visual sensitivity necessary to appreciate the aesthetic and cultural dimensions of their environment (MINEDUC , 2013). .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) - Points out, furthermore, that there should be a greater empowerment of the educational establishment in repeating these artistic experiences and permanently offering instances of interdisciplinary work for the implementation of an educational project based on training tools through the Visual Arts and in attention to the Intellectual disability. .
View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. In conclusion, closer links between heritage and social care organizations, such as hospitals or care homes, offers significant mutualistic benefits and should not be underestimated..
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The community social value is an area of collective impact raised by cultural activities that concern the promotion of social contact, interaction and social inclusion, enhancement of the sense of community identity, development of the ability to cooperate on a social issue, to civic engage and to build social capital. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Summing up, engagement in artistic practices provides opportunities not only for exploring community values, which helps to reinforce the community value systems and the sense of place, but also for meeting other groups and their value systems, which encourages cohesion and the development of partnerships. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development It is this form of social capital that is theorized to be particularly valuable to communities because it not only connects individuals but also leads them to work together for their community (Polson et al. 2013:761). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development For example, volunteering in a project or supporting a cultural venue means coming together regularly with others and working for the same institutional objectives, which can increase trust, promote tolerance for cultural diversity and generate networks. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Thus social interaction and opportunities for celebrating (expressing) territorys heritage, while engaging in attractive and informal learning experiences, are drivers brought by these programmes, which induce more community oriented common grounds and value systems. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Also the cultural professionals would profit from the connections established with the local population while performing close to the community in public spaces, by continuing to implement active connections with the public, which boosts community building, as explained earlier. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Indeed, as discussed in the chain of community-level social impacts, culture and the arts are capable of connecting people in way that can build the social capital necessary to forge a sense of community and induce civic involvement. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Bonding social capital was positively associated with overall life satisfaction. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. In addition, popular culture participation via online platforms had a positive effect on perceived social support. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Opportunities for attending cultural events can provide college students with a way to connect with others, which may in turn have a positive contribution to perceived well-being. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Yet, the underlying mechanisms that link cultural participation and communicative involvement in ones social networks with positive outcomes may be valid in general adult population. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport The ANCOVA and change score analysis finds positive changes in (1) life satisfaction from increased engagement in arts events, historical sites and museums, (2) leisure satisfaction from arts activities and events, (3) health satisfaction from arts events and historical sites, and (4) benefits to well-being measures from increased participation in sport, especially that which involves more active engagement. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Higher cognitive well-being and more positive affects reinforce residents' support for tourism. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults The reported study contributes to a wider body of evidence on how cultural engagement can bring about positive outcomes for older adults at risk of social exclusion by improving positive emotion; it is likely that this occurs through creative processes involving new learning and acquisition of skills, and the formation of social capital through co-productivity, exchange of ideas, and enhanced sense of community and belonging. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users The assetbased model focuses on connecting communities and people as a way to bolster community and individual health and well-being. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. There is a conviction in practice and policy that participation in community art projects will help people with mental health problems gain wider social networks, understand and deal with their mental health issues better and gain confidence and self-esteem. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings In addition, informants felt that arts and cultural activities could improve communication between staff and patients by building and strengthening relationships. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. These include learning benefits generated through engagement in the arts, increased community cohesion and potential health benefits (i.e. application of the arts in the treatment of depression, and mental/physical benefits of sport and recreational fitness). .
View Villanueva C.M.S. Transformations of Urban Space in Community and Pedestrian Wellbeing The ultimate goal of a resilient society is the wellbeing of its community. .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? A dense urban environment can also enhance social interactions which might foster sense of belonging and perceived safety thus positively affecting the psychological well-being of a person. .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum As such, on an individual level, engagement with third places can have positive effects on wellbeing by providing support networks and raising the spirits of participants, warding off stress, loneliness, and isolation (Oldenburg, 1999; Rosenbaum, 2006). .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum What keeps volunteers coming to the museum regularly, then, is not only the important heritage work that they do, but the convivial, warm atmosphere of the place. .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum By creating opportunities for volunteers and visitors to chat, laugh, and help each other out, DIY heritage institutions can serve vital roles in the lives of individual volunteers and in the broader community. .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum In these institutions, the benefits of serious leisure extend far beyond cultural and heritage dimensions, working to enhance the overall wellbeing of those who engage with them..
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Results: The classes enhanced well-being by improving mood and providing a sense of belonging. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists This combination highlights not only the collaborative foundation for establishing a generous environment, but also the dynamics between participants necessary for the creation of connections to everyday life. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Part of the enjoyment of the dance sessions arose from the meaningful and positive connections that were facilitated. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Therefore, active engagement in socio-cultural performing arts practices, such as music and dance, have the potential to enhance, improve, and maintain wellbeing, with likely impact on the quality of health experienced by individuals and social groups. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review It seems to provide a safe context for social engagement and building communities, which crucially enables participants to construct and maintain their own wellbeing and health in a range of ways: cognitive function, physical health, stress reduction, self-perception and mental health. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach In general, this model serves to reduce stress and create a sense of community between participants. .
View Higgs G., Jones S., Langford M., Heley J. Assessing the impacts of changing public service provision on geographical accessibility: An examination of public library provision in Pembrokeshire, South Wales Public libraries make an important contribution to the wellbeing of local people often acting as community hubs by reducing the isolation felt by vulnerable members of society through promoting social interaction and supporting the wider needs of local communities. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Such engagement can increase the self-confidence and morale of older people and provide opportunities for increased social connections, leading to higher levels of social cohesion. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland There are also social gains from creativity programmes linked to solidarity, social connectedness and social capital. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Self-esteem was derived through social interactions around group activities outdoors where participants would help and support one another in activities (e.g. helping someone to dig), as well as supporting each other through informal, social discussion around the activities, both giving participants a sense of purpose. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Each of these interacted to form the collective experience of the intervention; the sense of community supported a decrease in social isolation while self-esteem was boosted through social interaction. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults These venues provide social spaces and opportunities to engage with the arts and leisure activities, and could be utilised as assets to help reduce loneliness within communities. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Among interviewees who indicated a beneficial response to the intervention, several noted that it also raised awareness that social connection could mitigate the burden of their chronic pain in the longer term. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Communities and institutions can be a support in this process by establishing social networks and different sorts of social support that can encourage people through difficult transitions and periods of vulnerability in life. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works These components operated within a context that was enriched by the museum as a place to support wellbeing and enhance social interaction. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community The findings demonstrate there were benefits to the older people and their care staff in terms of wellbeing, social engagement, learning, social inclusion and creativity. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community The overall aim or goal of the programme was to promote wellbeing for older people living in residential care in the community through cultural and creative arts activities by engaging with gallery/museum exhibitions and collections. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients Conclusions: Heritage-in-health sessions enhanced positive mood and social interaction, endorsing the need for provision of well-being-related museum and gallery activities for socially excluded or vulnerable healthcare audiences. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Many wellbeing outcomes derived from increased levels of conversation, and from improved social skills developed through discussion about museum objects. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Through engagement in shared experiences leading to increased communication and interaction, participatory arts facilitated social connectedness between residents, and changed the relationship dynamics between older people and care staff, thus promoting reciprocity. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Arts also facilitated interactions and enhanced social capital, helping to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Our findings show that participatory arts promoted social connectedness through facilitating collective enjoyment, supporting and encouraging others, developing a sense of camaraderie and community and strengthening friendships. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture For older adults, collaborative composition has much to offer as an activity encouraging social interaction with others with shared interests, increasing positive affect, and enhancing self-esteem. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture For older adults, collaborative composition has much to offer as an activity encouraging social interaction with others with shared interests, increasing positive affect, and enhancing self-esteem. .
View Curtis A., Gibson L., O’Brien M., Roe B. Systematic review of the impact of arts for health activities on health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in care homes Research suggests residents can maintain quality of life, health and wellbeing by participation in arts-based activities. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Researchers found that health and longevity are substantially better among people who have more friends and are more involved in social and community life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice At a broader level, strong social relationships and a sense of connectedness and participation in communities have been shown to have a profound impact on health, and consistent evidence indicates that a sense of connectedness is protective of mental and emotional well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The notion of connectedness between human beings, their physical and social environment, and their health, has emerged as an important feature of health promotion and the building and strengthening of human capital, social capital, and, to a lesser extent, cultural capital. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It was also possible that the group sessions would provide support and an element of fun and thereby improve quality of life. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This broader research project has a strong health dimension, given that participation in the arts and cultural sector has been shown to not only result in economic benefits for regions but also assist in building resilient communities and improving physical, mental and social wellbeing (Allain 2011). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The importance of such considerations, and the fostering of such bonds within a community, has been shown to contribute to the health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people (AFN 2013). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Furthermore, the strengthening of cross-cultural relations may increase social participation and integration within the community, which can have a positive impact on community health and well-being outcomes (Schulz and Northridge 2004). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The findings highlight how arts-based activities can be a catalyst for positive cross-cultural relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people residing in remote regions within Australia, and this may lay the foundation for positive community health and well-being outcomes. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Getting involved in organising provided the benefit of self-efficacy and positive feelings about helping others. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes In turn, this implies that some of the health well-being benefits of community adult education classes in general may lie in the opportunities they provide for social engagement with a wider social network. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria The paper demonstrates how the contribution of community archaeology in soft power change has assisted personal and community empowerment through inclusive cultural heritage on an individual level while strengthening social networks to mobilise the impact on the community as a whole. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria When communities are engaged with cultural activity, or, in this case, a heritage formation process through an archaeological project, this can help to increase communication and social skills. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective (2010) notions on social inclusion in a tourism context have been identified as tourists benefit from audience development schemes that enhance their cultural capital strengthening their social bonds and fostering social capital. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing For example, they can create mutually supportive atmospheres that can tackle social isolation and enhance people's quality of life and social wellbeing. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing Bringing people together Secondly, we were interested in the extent to which the social aspects of community-based heritage research were important in sustaining people's interest in the projects. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing The findings revealed a rich array of examples of gaining social wellbeing through interacting with others with shared interests. .
View Moore R.C., Straus E., Dev S.I., Parish S.M., Sueko S., Eyler L.T. Development and pilot randomized control trial of a drama program to enhance well-being among older adults Therefore, studies focused on increasing social connectedness among older adults are likely to have a positive impact on quality of life and well-being. .
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? The promotion of heritage recreation and other activities which are active and promote social interaction should be considered in programmes aimed at improving the quality of life..
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes A more equal relationship between residents and carers was apparent at the celebration event, supporting the personhood and so resilience of participants. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Our lives are improved by having a network of social connections, for example, art groups, clubs, and associations which are of benefit in times of need (Thompson & Doka, 2017). .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study Thus, the artworks in the present case promoted socialisation and atmosphere, engendering a mood of togetherness, ease and relatedness. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS Their value and benefits lie in increased trust, improved communication and understanding, and the production of a sense of togetherness among participants which, in turn, helps to combat social exclusion. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Developing bonding, bridging, and linking social capital and cultural capital through engagement with the arts may have implications for health, particularly among this demographic. .
View Sarah Kate Smith,Anthea Innes, Sophie Bushell Exploring the impact of live music performances on the wellbeing of community dwelling people living with dementia and their care partners Music based initiatives can enhance the wellbeing of people dementia care partners. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation The environment is an important contextual consideration. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms Art The choice of art media that is culturally relevant to the participant was repeatedly found to be a key factor of engagement. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Some forms of crafts might serve to connect the individual to the world in a productive and creative way and thus need to be considered as a form of creative self-expression. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. As the initial research cited earlier in this report has indicated, there are many positive outcomes that align with art therapy goals including sensory engagement, socialization and opportunities for creative expression. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study We refer to culture as the acquisition of purposefully constructed traits that have to do with intrinsic cultural motivations, that is to say, capabilities and competences that are targeted at a better access and enjoyment of cultural experiences, that is to say, experiences that are explicitly and uniquely designed by someone to expose other individuals to particular statements and trajectories of meaning. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study In particular, we believe that acknowledging cultural access as a major determinant of subjective well-being can be conducive to novel, challenging approaches to the design and implementation of public health strategies. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study For instance, urban transformation policies should focus upon arts and culture as an engine of individual and social change, that is likely to favor emotionally-based effects such as community engagement and empowerment, whose impact on subjective well-being may be substantial. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project In particular, we believe that acknowledging cultural access as a major determinant of subjective well-being can be conducive to novel, challenging approaches to the design and implementation of public health strategies. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, cultural assets, through a system of meanings and symbols, can not only produce and export high value products and experiences, but can also induce a transversal and on-going process of social learning capable of prompting community oriented action and hence be an alternative strategy for the traditional models of growth. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The anthropological appropriation of culture is connected to the role of culture for sustainable development, where cultural values, contexts and expressions operate as drivers and mediators of growth and where culture is the meaningful content of human societies and communities. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The emotional interpretation pointed to the ability of arts to amuse, entertain and contribute to happiness. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Yet, the appropriation of culture as a leading player in territory development is determined by the cultural sectors capacity to produce a broad array of extrinsic (instrumental) effects, not only related to economic outcomes but also to other social dimensions raised during the theoretical discussion, such as enjoyment, personal development, civilizing processes and the establishment of community references. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore interest in exploring the social impacts produced by cultural activities was raised. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development E. Cultural inputs and artistic forms that drive the potential effects If attending cultural events and taking part of arts activities can produce benefits It has been shown that attending cultural events and taking part in arts activities can produce benefits on different social dimensions. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development These different forms of interacting with culture and with a specific art form will give rise to different effects. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The potential human responses that can be triggered with the engagement in a cultural experience are activated and influenced not only by the aesthetic elements transmitted and perceived via the art form (the artistic, visual and symbolic elements), but also by the influences of previous experiences (constitutive of patterns of reaction) and by the particularities of the contexts of engagement (the frame and setting of the experience). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development A few of the reviewed studies enumerated factors that enhance the arts experience effectiveness on inducing the propagation of the effects: activities which are linked with local community value systems, the flexible and open spirit of the engagement, the ability to boost collaboration and empathy, providing opportunities for expressing feelings and for stimulating imagination, and lastly, the intensity of the experience. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development According to the first segment of impact, arts and culture provide socially valuable leisure activities, elevate people's thinking and contribute positively to their psychological and social well-being and enhance their sensitivity (The European Task Force on Culture and Development 1997). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development There are different forms of cultural participation, like participating in an artistic activity, appreciating a work of art or volunteering for a cultural venue. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Thus the arts engagement can encourage involvement in the civic life of a community. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore culture can be accomplished as an important strategy for implementing sustainable development policies, by inducing social capital formation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development These cultural activities offer opportunities for the local population to engage in informal actions in informal public places, which explore the physical environment (physical patrimony) and celebrate their cultural values (immaterial patrimony). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Enriching the physical environment in a territory is accomplished by implementing urban renewal strategies that develop new infrastructure projects but also invite the public to celebrate their cultural heritage by developing cultural activities that encourage the occupation of public places. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, developing cultural actions for social transformation not only means offering a diversity of artistic events, but also effectively providing experiences that are sustainable and significant for building a democratic society. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Expression was recognised as a driver for inducing citizenship enhancement, and encompasses opportunities for manifestations of individual and collective identity, and constructions encouraged by leisure and cultural activities in non-formal and informal learning formats. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, the ability to express our own identity, through leisure and cultural activities is an important driver to enhancing individual critical and civic capacity. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In this regard, the proposed theoretical framework highlighted culture and the arts can have a strategic function on sustainable community development. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, it could be useful to encourage spaces for debating culture roles on development among artists for their awareness of culture and the arts capacity for impact the creative community fabric and for convey a system of values. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In this sense, this study argues that although other type of programmes (like leisure occupations) are also able to stir creativity, spontaneity and induce critical capacity, culture has a particular role in providing opportunities for building a pluralistic and democratic society as it conveys symbolic meanings through its experience. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Therefore, through awareness of the full set of externalities produced by culture and the arts, cultural-based development policies can manage cultural resources accordingly. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Outside of educational settings, some initial evidence exists on the role of cultural capital in contributing to personal and social well-being. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Furthermore, an interesting extension for future research would be to examine public spaces and cultural capital. .
View Grossi, E.; Blessi, G. T.; Sacco, P.L. Magic moments: Determinants of stress relief and subjective wellbeing from visiting a cultural heritage site. The study underlines the potential of the arts and culture as a new platform for public health practices and new approaches to welfare policy design..
View Grossi, E.; Blessi, G. T.; Sacco, P.L. Magic moments: Determinants of stress relief and subjective wellbeing from visiting a cultural heritage site. Therefore, cultural participation should be regarded as a key structural factor in evaluating the individual and social effects of arts-and-culture-focused health policies..
View Konlaan, B. B.; Bygren, L. O.; Johansson, S. E. Visiting the cinema, concerts, museums or art exhibitions as determinant of survival: a Swedish fourteen-year cohort follow-up. The aim of this study was to ascertain the possible influence of attending various kinds of cultural events or visiting cultural institutions as a determinant of survival. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport Our analysis suggests important, but differentiated, positive change in well-being from greater engagement in the arts, culture and sport..
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport This paper contributes to understanding of the well-being impacts of changes in engagement in leisure activities, encompassing the arts, culture and sport. .
View Tavano Blessi, G.; Grossi, E.; Sacco, P. L.; Piereti, G.; Ferilli, G. The contribution of cultural participation to urban well-being. A comparative study in Bolzano/Bozen and Siracusa, Italy Researchers from all such fields pay attention in various respects to the influence of culture - in terms of activities, events, facilities, and participation - as a transformational factor with important potential impacts on various dimensions of social and economic value including social cohesion, environmentally responsible behavior, orientation toward innovation, and individual and collective well-being. .
View Tavano Blessi, G.; Grossi, E.; Sacco, P. L.; Piereti, G.; Ferilli, G. The contribution of cultural participation to urban well-being. A comparative study in Bolzano/Bozen and Siracusa, Italy Culture is a key to achieve inclusive development, to strengthen social bonds and cooperation, and to foster creativity and innovation. .
View Tavano Blessi, G.; Grossi, E.; Sacco, P. L.; Piereti, G.; Ferilli, G. The contribution of cultural participation to urban well-being. A comparative study in Bolzano/Bozen and Siracusa, Italy Cities then have to develop and implement comprehensive cultural planning approaches focusing on the cultural dimension as a proactive welfare factor, which creates in addition a favorable social climate for innovative attitudes and mindsets, spreading various kinds of benefits across different social spheres. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Consequently the data suggest that the attributes of dynamic and responsive artistic practice is a contextual factor that underpins the success of a visual arts programme. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia This engaged residents, staff and family members in a uniquely creative way to improve quality of life, showing how the arts can transform environments. .
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature INTRINSIC FACTORS Sense of belonging and identity formation Arts may play a role in identity development as the activities give people an opportunity to explore and learn about themselves. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings A number of studies about the use and effects of arts and cultural activities to promote wellbeing in healthcare environment have been conducted in recent years. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. This paper explores the relationship between engagement in arts, culture and sport, and subjective well-being, contributing to our understanding of the leisure experience, and cultural value, of these activities. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. Arts, cultural and sporting activities, as cultural goods exhibit certain characteristics which generate cultural value. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. Participation and engagement in cultural goods, including arts events, museums, historical sites and certain sporting activities, form leisure experiences, where ..
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. The findings are also indicative of a range of cultural goods, including arts activities and events, museums, historical sites and certain sporting activities, acting as a source of cultural value. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs Qualitative findings indicated that the program provided challenging artistic activities which created a sense of purpose and direction, enabled personal growth and achievement, and empowered participants, in a setting which fostered the development of meaningful relationships with others. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs This may be due to the programs ability to foster eudaimonic well-being through the provision of challenging artistic activities which create a sense of purpose and direction, enable personal growth and achievement, and empower participants, in a setting which fosters the development of meaningful relationships with others. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework These include believing there are benefits from engaging, having a goal to achieve, and feeling more artistic as a person. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Careful attention is needed when designing community art projects to planning suitable follow-up events and opportunities for participants who wish to take their new interests forwards. .
View Müllersdorf M., Ivarsson A.B. Use of Creative Activities in Occupational Therapy Practice in Sweden Another interesting aspect is how creative activities are defined. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Art provided new sources of satisfaction in daily life, improved self-image, hope for the future, and positive contact with the outside world. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Engaging in creative activity served as a medium that enabled creation of connections to wider culture and daily life that counters consequences of terminal illness, such as isolation. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists It adheres to an explicit philosophy to support the use of cultural and creative activities. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Primarily the results are indicative of how and why engaging in creative activity can be of importance. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review However, a recent, emerging body of research is examining the contribution of performing arts to positive health outcomes for clinical populations. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Since research on community arts programmes in general and national arts festivals in particular is at an early stage of development, the paper also offers some useful insights into the processes and outcomes through which older people can benefit from engagement with the arts, including the policy implications arising from participation. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The purpose of the festival is to celebrate creativity in older age, highlighting older peoples current engagement in the arts and encouraging their continued and future participation. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Develop and articulate a national policy for the arts in older age that acknowledges the potency of the arts to transform lives. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland In particular, we need more complex intervention studies to explore how creative expression and participation in arts programmes can enhance health and wellbeing for some people..
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults If replicated in future studies, these findings would suggest that those who manage places and spaces for arts engagement should, at the least, be aware of the potential for their venues to facilitate shared experiences and positive social interactions and, even better, direct their resources and programming toward facilitating such opportunities. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital It constitutes a valuable way to provide art activities for inpatients in large numbers. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Findings: These benefits are perceived to include empowerment and meaning in life, which are two of the core principles of recovery; arts engagement can, therefore, be a useful tool in recovery. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Empowerment The study shows that accessing cultural institutions can support feelings of empowerment for service users. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Having access to arts engagements enables a creative process and a person-centred approach that values the uniqueness of the individual, which is important for the service users in this study. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The findings in this study suggest that mental health service users experience a sense of empowerment by visiting museums/galleries and arts engagement. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Valuing the diversity of the community encourages cultural institutions to attract a different public. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Recognising that mental health service users benefit from arts engagement in terms of the CHIME categories identified, arts engagement can arguably play a vital role in the recovery process; it is possible to use arts engagement as a tool in recovery, given that it is placed within a framework, as arts engagement can add something unique to each personal and complex story and each journey, provided that it is facilitated adequately. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Conclusion The findings show that engagement in arts can create a sense of meaning, purpose in life and empowerment, which are part of the conceptual framework, CHIME, which describes the human process of recovery. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing However, these are all examples of productive cultural activities. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community Arts and creative activities form part of social engagement/ involvement and social prescription for health, wellbeing and quality of life within communities. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being Conclusion: Developing similar projects would offer opportunities to foster diverse artistic communities and empower people with experiences of disability and mental health conditions. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Conclusion: Participatory arts enable older people to express themselves creatively, and make meaningful contributions to their social relationships. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes CONCLUSION Participatory arts engage older people, enable them to express themselves creatively, connect with others including care home staff and provide the opportunity for them to make meaningful contributions to their social relationships in care homes. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes This could be delivered as part of arts programmes from external arts organisations, who should aim to leave a lasting legacy through their work to promote sustainability. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It examines music participation as a determinant of wellbeing and as a transformative tool to impact on wider social, cultural and environmental conditions. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Thus, consideration of these three aspects that are broadly related to artistic and cultural influences, can contribute to broadening current understandings of SDOH and well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This learning was also characterised as enabling community members to better understand their culture, and further enable the storying of their culture. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In terms of the current study, arts-based practices and the organisation of the Festival, in part, contributed towards relations within this community favourably impacted social capital. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions There is emerging evidence that social and mental wellbeing can be enhanced through participation in arts-based programmes. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions One approach to developing meaningful social connections is through engagement in the arts, such as music, creative writing, drama and visual art. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery Participation in self-help groups, community organisations and arts activities can play an important role in this journey to recovery and well-being for people with mental health conditions. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people For some, this process was emancipatory and showed the potential for using the creative arts in facilitating the reviewing of life challenges. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Music as a vehicle for creativity for older people Individual and collaborative music composition highlights the opportunities for creativity in arts-based interventions. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Development of personal resources Offering opportunities for creativity through music may be empowering, enabling people in later stages of life to begin to realise new and differing personal resources within accessible occupations, such as the creative expression through the arts. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Composing music also developed participants sense of themselves as learners and contributors to a creative medium. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Music therapy offers opportunities for self-expression and brings positive experiences. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria In the end, archaeological excavations have the power to transform a specific locally isolated geographical spot into a cultural heritage location with a lot of attention from different organisations. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria The aim of this program has been articulated by one of the program executives as Our goal was to put strategic outlines for cultural based community development that empower people to reshape their own cultural and inherited identity, people to become more actively responsible towards their cultural heritage, enhance their abilities to be able to protect their reach heritage and insure its sustainability as an important economic resource. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective However, appreciation for certain art forms can also be acquired if the individual is exposed and cultivated until they develop enthusiasm and interest in participating in cultural endeavours. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective The cultural tourist The frameworks above are useful in the understanding of the different phases involved in the task of developing audiences for the arts and the array of elements that influence these processes. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth Through this approach, artistic endeavours are recognised as parts of life that promote and sustain health and wellness. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth This involves exploring relationships through the arts where the arts are both a research method and a programme that develops well-being. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth Evidence would indicate that among the benefits of using the arts as an underpinning philosophy in working with young people is that there are increased levels of motivation, sense of self-efficacy and achievement, an enhanced ability to cope with diversity, uncertainty and change, as well as the enhancement of social skills and emotional development. .
View Węziak-Białowolska D. Attendance of cultural events and involvement with the arts—impact evaluation on health and well-being from a Swiss household panel survey The authors believe, however, that this study may offer some insight for the assessment of the role of cultural events and popularity of creative engagement with the arts in shaping health promotion policy. .
View Tyler N., Giles S., Daker-White G., McManus B.C., Panagioti M. A patient and public involvement workshop using visual art and priority setting to provide patients with a voice to describe quality and safety concerns: Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia Some valued the opportunity to explore and discuss their perspectives with other patients; which the artistic element helped facilitate. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes This created a multi-sensory environment that provided the stimulation for the work that was created. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Arts programmes led by professional artists focus on benefits to wellbeing through artwork creation, by enabling people to realise their creative potential. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Qualitative work to inform this study suggested art participation may foster positive resources that contribute to wellbeing, and guided outcome selection. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Research needs not only to address causal relationships but also to investigate a deeper understanding of how arts practices function to promote well-being. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation Practice implications Our research suggests that art and cultural organizations and community venues are ideally situated for delivering high quality, socially inclusive, and mentally stimulating activities. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course These benefits are amongst the significant outcomes identified in the previous evaluations of Open Arts, and this study illuminates the contribution of the creative process of playful experimentation to their achievement. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders People from all ethnic backgrounds and cultures will benefit from the art approach if counsellors understand the cultural heritage of their clients visual arts. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review One particular area where such research is emerging is the arts. .
View Windle G., Gregory S., Newman A., Goulding A., OBrien D., Parkinson C. Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: A realist review protocol This suggests that visual arts interventions should be built on dynamic and responsive artistic practice (e.g. good skills and understanding) and they should create a provocative and stimulating aesthetic experience (e.g. be challenging and engaging, in an inspiring environment) which triggers the mechanisms that lead to well-being, quality of life, connectivity and social connectedness (see Figure 1). .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Further evidence about the distinct contribution of different art forms to social capital and how this relates to well-being is needed. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Participants described their art-making as enriching their mental life, promoting enjoyment of the sensuality of colour and texture, presenting new challenges, playful experimentation, and fresh ambitions. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being This review now focuses on the contribution of leisure activities to subjective well-being in later life, particularly activities that may be described as cultural and creative. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Do cultural and creative occupations have a distinctive role to play in maintaining well-being in later life? .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Creative challenges were valued for providing stimulation and opportunities to experience mastery. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Some felt that their art forged wider connections with nature and the environment, as well as the social world outside their home. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students The tool for creative expression. .
View Redfield A. An analysis of the experiences and integration of transpersonal phenomena induced by electronic dance music As the findings in this study suggest, such states of consciousness have a beneficial impact on EDM participants lives, relationships, and psychological and physical health and wellbeing. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach These ceremonies are multifaceted in nature and in broad terms serve to commune with cosmic consciousness; increase life-force energy; generate balance, alignment, inner peace; and enhance satisfaction with life. .
View Imtiaz D., Anwar Y., Khan A. Wearable sensors and a multisensory music and reminiscence therapies application: To help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in person with dementia Implying a combination of music and reminiscence therapy can have a positive impact in the reduction of stress and agitation. .
View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. Participants reactions to handling museum objects gave an insight into why heritage objects in particular (rather than pictures or non-heritage objects) produce engagement, feelings (positive and negative) and wellbeing benefits. .
View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. The multi-centre research also showed that a museum handling session is a versatile and accessible tool to improve wellbeing for long and short term patients, and sufferers of mental and physical ill health alike. .
View Macrì, E.; Limoni, C. Artistic activities and psychological well-being perceived by patients with spinal cord injury. Artistic offerings are frequently integrated into the care pathways of patients hospitalised for treatment, in order to improve the patients physical and psychological health. .
View Macrì, E.; Limoni, C. Artistic activities and psychological well-being perceived by patients with spinal cord injury. The goal is to reduce stress during the patients hospital stay, helping patients deal with the impact of hospitalisation and ill health and, more generally, by positively affecting levels of individual psychological well-being among patients. .
View Macrì, E.; Limoni, C. Artistic activities and psychological well-being perceived by patients with spinal cord injury. Further research is required to achieve deeper insights and a better understanding of the relationship between the arts and the psychological well-being of patients. .
View Bygren, L. O.; Johansson, S.,‑E.; Konlaan, B., B., Grjibovski, A., M.; Wilkinson, A., V.; Sjöström, M. Attending cultural events and cancer mortality: A Swedish cohort study. The health benefits associated with higher rates of cultural consumption could be a result of stress reduction and improved immune function. .
View Bygren, L. O.; Johansson, S.,‑E.; Konlaan, B., B., Grjibovski, A., M.; Wilkinson, A., V.; Sjöström, M. Attending cultural events and cancer mortality: A Swedish cohort study. Taken as a whole, these results underscore the possibility that attending cultural events could serve as a buffer against stress and could promote immune function. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study Participating in the arts and experiencing culture on a somewhat regular basis can have physical, mental and social effects. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of health status and cultural participation upon psychological well-being, with special attention to the interaction between patterns of cultural access and other factors known to affect psychological well-being. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project The explanation of this phenomenon could be that cultural access acts as a sort of modulator of the disease-associated psychological burden of the perceived loss of well-being. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The different studies that have pointed out the successful results of incorporating art activities into the health care environment have covered aspects of improving mental and physical health, reducing stress, anxiety, symptoms of depression, the need for care service and medication and increasing the odds of survival. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development This report was oriented toward community arts projects, and sought to appraise ways in which the arts positively affect childrens feelings of good health. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Next, political and institutional interventions have been made in recognition of the successful role of culture and arts in creating safer environments by reducing and preventing crime. .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period Consequently, activities that are mentally engaging, enjoyable, stress-reducing and socially interactive could be protective against the development of dementia, and in light of this, there has been a call for the identification of more affordable multimodal public health interventions to decrease the risk of dementia for individuals.6 A multimodal activity that combines a number of protective factors (including intellectual stimulation, light physical activity, positive affect, relaxation and social engagement through interaction with staff, fellow visitors or friends) is visiting museums, art galleries and exhibitions (hereafter referred to as museums).7-9 Previous studies have incorporated visiting museums within definitions of leisure activities in dementia research,10 or looked at the broader impact of attendance on people with dementia, finding benefits for cognitive performance, well-being, quality of life, self-esteem and social support.11 .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport Their results suggest that cultural activities, including visiting exhibitions, attending the theatre, reading books and attending concerts, contribute significantly to higher levels of reported well-being. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults Research has shown that museum spaces and the collections they house provide opportunities for positive social interactions, calming experiences, learning and acquisition of new skills, leading to increased self-esteem, sense of identity, inspiration and opportunities for meaning making, in addition to reduced social isolation and decreased anxiety.7 .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults The social resources engendered by the museum-based programme directly increased the positive affect demonstrated by significant improvements in the wellbeing emotions, and it is likely that physical health for some participants will also improve; one participant reported that since taking part in the museum programme they felt more positive about my life and health and more determined to keep up my practice of photography and painting that required a level of physical fitness as the participant had formed a meet-up group to go sketching in and around a contemporary art gallery. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users Overall, this preliminary study contributes to understanding how museum activities can make a positive contribution to recovery for MH and AR service-users by evidencing the effects of museum sessions on confidence, sociability and well-being. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. Participatory art projects for people with mental health needs typically claim outcomes such as improvements in confidence, selfesteem, social participation and mental health. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. Strong correlation between scores on the CORE and the empowerment measure may constitute a positive indication that art and mental health projects can benefit people with greater mental health needs as well as those with lower levels of need. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Results: The studies document that participation in activities in a spectrum from clinical arts interventions to non-clinical participatory arts programmes is beneficial and an effective way of using engagement in the arts to promote holistic approaches with health benefits. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Engagement in specially designed arts activities or arts therapies can reduce physical symptoms and improve mental health issues. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings The mental health benefits of participatory arts are highlighted in numerous reports and reviews.2-4 Furthermore, there is a growing international evidence base showing the impact that the arts have on health and wellbeing of communities and individuals.5 .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings By suggesting that engagement in arts activities can be useful tools to address some of the global mental health challenging identified by WHO and other research, this article will focus on the various results from projects within a spectrum from clinical arts therapies to non-clinical participatory arts programmes associated with mental health benefits, for a range of populations including persons with physical ill health or mental health problems and health professionals. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings The study showed that using art therapy could be an important strategy for controlling chronic disease as well as contributing to a feeling of reduced pain and increased wellbeing in women with chronic pain.18 In summary, there is good evidence that participation in meaningful creative activities can lead to improved mental health. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Non-clinical programmes: AOP There is good and variable documentation and evidence showing that non-clinical engagement in arts, culture and creative activities can increase mental health wellbeing of individuals who are experiencing mental health problems. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Despite some methodological limitations in the studies studied, it was found that the majority of staff members in the studies felt that engagement in art and cultural activities had a positive impact on health and wellbeing of patients. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings CONCLUSION The selected studies document that engagement and participation in the arts - in a spectrum from clinical art therapy interventions to non-clinical, specially designed arts activities - can be effective ways of using non-medical interventions to promote holistic approaches with mental health benefits. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Arts activities have been documented as holistic, non-medical, low-cost interventions with the potential of promoting public mental health and wellbeing..
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework Background: There is a large literature on the health benefits of engagement with the arts. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework There is a large literature on the health benefits of engagement with the arts for mental health and wellbeing 1 . .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework This suggests that if certain factors could be addressed, people with poor mental health could be encouraged to engage more in arts activities. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework Given the breadth of research showing the benefits of arts activities for improving symptoms of depression and anxiety and enhancing wellbeing, future studies are encouraged to explore whether behaviour change interventions could reduce inequities in participation..
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia In focusing upon processes and products of art-making, these social interactions helped to strengthen a sense of self that was not, within that art-making space, solely defined by caregiving, or burdened by everyday problems. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Museums and art galleries are being increasingly recognised as having a role to play in promoting well-being, being rich in cultural heritage, offering a sanctuary from everyday stress and promoting cognitive and emotional exploration in a non-stigmatising setting (Camic and Chatterjee, 2013). .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials In conclusion, these findings lead us to expect that art therapy may be effective in the treatment of anxiety in adults as it may improve stress regulation, cognitive regulation and emotion regulation. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials The described or hypothesized working mechanisms of art making are: induction of relaxation; working on emotion regulation by creating the safe condition for conscious expression and exploration of difficult emotions, memories and trauma; and working on cognitive regulation by using the art process to open up possibilities to investigate and (positively) change (unconscious) cognitions, beliefs and thoughts. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Historically, the performing arts have been vitally important not only to individuals in ill-health, but also an important contributor to the wellbeing and health maintenance of individuals without preexisting health, behavioural, or social issues. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Further evidence suggests that music participation can contribute to building social capital as well as combating social isolation, which is important to good wellbeing and health across cultures and age-groups. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Performing arts participation crucially relates to social determinants of health, particularly from the perspective of building social and cultural capital, encouraging healthy behaviours such as physical exercise and management of stress and mental health, and reducing social isolation. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library Reasons for attending the sessions also varied, with the most common being to reduce stress or anxiety, to improve general well-being, and to develop a more positive outlook on life. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland There is evidence that participating in arts programmes within various care settings can have beneficial impacts on the physical health of patients and on their psychological wellbeing (Staricoff 2004). .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Psychological benefits - gives meaning and purpose to life, reduces loneliness, combats depression. .
View Twedt E., Proffitt D.R., Hearn D.L. Art and aging: Digital projects for individuals with dementia One method of reducing subjectively reported stress and improving mood for patients in healthcare settings is to modify the environment to include elements of nature and art. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol Discussion: Art-based activities carried out at museums have been receiving increased interest from researchers and policy-makers because of their benefits to mental and physical health. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol It has been shown that participatory art-based activities may improve aspects of mental health such as positive emotions and self-esteem 3-6 . .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol Art-based activities help patients, regardless of their disease, to build a sense of self, transforming the illness experience into a positive experience and improving patients well-being and quality of life 5-8 . .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol These mental and physical health benefits suggest that art-based activities may be effective interventions for frailty prevention in older community-dwellers. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults The evidence to date indicates that arts engagement in older age may serve as a multimodal intervention helping to prevent loneliness and enhance social interactions alongside other aspects of well-being and health. .
View Rogers N.T., Fancourt D. Cultural Engagement Is a Risk-Reducing Factor for Frailty Incidence and Progression As studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of cultural engagement (including visiting museums/theatre/cinema) for many of the components of frailty, this study sought to explore whether community cultural engagement is associated both with a reduced risk of becoming frail and a slower trajectory of frailty progression in older adults. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us It then suggests that art museums can play a critical role in helping communities re-connect, by reenvisioning their roles as meaning makers in atime when peoples existential needs are threatened. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement and mental health: Does socio-economic status explain the association? There is a growing body of literature suggesting that the arts can support mental health. .
View Mastandrea S., Maricchiolo F., Carrus G., Giovannelli I., Giuliani V., Berardi D. Visits to figurative art museums may lower blood pressure and stress Background The research aimed to assess, through physiological measurements such as blood pressure and heart rate, whether exposure to art museums and to different art styles (figurative vs. modern art) was able to enhance visitors well-being in terms of relaxing and stress reduction. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital 4. Discussion Art, music, cultural programs, and participatory-based art interventions have been shown to provide opportunities to enhance quality of life and to reduce hospital-related anxiety and depression in a large panel of inpatients 11-13 . .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain One possibility is to develop interventions that target the social context in which pain is suffered through public health partnerships with organizations outside of the health care sector that may facilitate a sense of social connection, such as museums. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain In addition, given the observation that pain can be modulated at cortical levels by the aesthetic content of stimuli, the museums art collection itself may help to reduce pain 24 . .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Although ambulation in any context may aggravate certain pain conditions, considering the potential of museums to facilitate a sense of social connection and that social connection may have analgesic properties 9-11,25 , we hypothesize that tours of a museum offered to individuals with chronic pain may decrease perceived social disconnection and pain. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Socially based interventions for individuals with chronic pain supported by health care organizations, such as Art Rx, may help to mitigate not only the experience of isolation, but also the distressing associations that many individuals with chronic pain have with the health care system. .
View Morse N., Chatterjee H. Museums, health and wellbeing research: co-developing a new observational method for people with dementia in hospital contexts Museum-based activities for wellbeing broadly include supported museum visiting, object handling, volunteering and a range of creative activities inspired from the sectors wide-ranging museum collections, from art making to performing arts and music. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Purpose: Arts and cultural activities have been illustrated to be beneficial for mental health service users. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits of museum visits and engage in arts activities for mental health service users. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Many studies have illustrated that users of mental health services experience a range of benefits from engagement in arts activities. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement It aims to highlight the benefits and challenges for mental health service users engaging in arts activities and to understand some of the issues that may occur in practice in the interdisciplinary field of arts and health. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement When asked about visiting a museum, it was commented on as being inspirational, useful and positive as part of a recovery for mental health service users. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Additionally, the comment offered by another service user, describing how arts engagement had stopped her suicidal thoughts, further illustrates that engagement in arts has the ability to create meaning in life. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement These findings illustrate that engaging in arts activities allows a healthy disconnection from concerns and can combat negative thoughts, resulting in health rewards such as relaxation, entering a flow, and making new connections where none existed before which can empower the individual. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement In this way, interdisciplinary collaborations between health and the arts can promote recovery, given that the professionals involved understand recovery and, as a minimum, have basic mental health awareness..
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Empirical studies suggest that art improves health and well-being among individuals. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Linking the Brain to Aesthetic Experience The studies reviewed so far demonstrated that the aesthetic value of artwork and their use in educational programs may affect psychological and physiological states, thus promoting well-being and enhancing learning. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Nevertheless, these different approaches to aesthetic evaluation may have different implications for a strategic use of art as tool for promoting well-being and health. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between bottom-up stimulus properties and top-down cognitive appraisal on emotional experience during the aesthetic appreciation of an artwork might be useful to effective use of art-based tools for promoting individual health and well-being. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Conclusions: Creative activities may cause a transformation of the image of dysfunction associated with mental illness as well as promoting health and recovery. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Giving art as a present or guiding others in a museum visit are activities that motivate, increase their self-esteem and can help re-elaborate their identity. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery The joined-up approaches to participation from community groups, professionals and service users in creative practices in non-clinical contexts could reduce public stigma and improve their psychological well-being (mutual recovery). .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works The present study sought to understand, how museum-based social prescribing programs reduced social isolation for older people, by determining the specific elements and processes involved, and how these interacted to create a social and physical environment that enhanced psychological wellbeing. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being This raises interesting questions about the emphasis of community arts projects when used to promote health and wellbeing. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being For example, providing mental health awareness training for the museum staff proved most valuable. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center The Art Appreciation class offers the opportunity to further investigate art appreciation as a vehicle for psychological growth and improved mental health. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients Thus, addressing meaning may be a fruitful approach to clinical interventions aimed at helping people recover from these highly stressful experiences. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients This research employed museum object handling to enhance health and wellbeing, with the aim of examining the impact of the sessions on emotions, feelings and life experiences, as encouraged through tactile interaction with museum objects. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients In line with Symonss et als (2011) research, involving participants with neurological conditions undergoing rehabilitation using art materials, engagement with museum objects helped to increase enjoyment and positive emotion for around two-thirds of the clients in this study. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Evaluation of the art therapy/museum education program demonstrated many benefits for cancer patients including support, psychological strength, and new insights about their cancer experience..
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Art therapy helped them both to reflect on difficult or negative thoughts and to nurture positive feelings about themselves. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. The art therapy program facilitated their identification and exploration of deeper feelings and strengthened their ability to balance their cancer experience with other aspects of their lives: I think art... il's a very sublie process. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Finally, arts enabled older people of all capacities to engage in meaningful social participation and make a valued contribution to their relationships and communities, indicating the potential of participatory arts to alleviate loneliness and social isolation experienced in care homes. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes In addition, residents with cognitive impairments were able to express themselves through the arts, which may make it easier for them to engage with others. .
View Curtis A., Gibson L., O’Brien M., Roe B. Systematic review of the impact of arts for health activities on health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in care homes There is also evidence that arts for health activities may be particularly beneficial for those with existing clinical need, such as pre-existing depression and anxiety. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review There is evidence that arts interventions have positive effects on psychological and physiological outcomes on patients in a hospital environment. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review The findings from this review further support the growing body of evidence that strongly attests to the benefits and positive impact on the health and well-being of patients/ service users in introducing arts activities into a variety of healthcare settings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Working from the belief that art is a healing tool, the Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts has created opportunities to affect personal change by providing guided art practice in a safe and supportive setting. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Consequently, researchers and others have recognised the potential for the arts to encourage positive health outcomes by providing effective treatment and support to alleviate health issues while also protecting against future ill health. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The earlier mentioned studies provide a preliminary knowledge base to understand how participating in the arts can encourage favourable individual and family level health behaviours, and access to culturally safe services. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Thus, if a change in environment can achieve such an impact, the effect of many art features and interventions on patients might also contribute to positive health outcomes. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions This study indicates that engaging in programmes run by arts professionals is an accessible and enjoyable way for people with CMHC to make meaningful social connections and enhance their wellbeing which could facilitate social recovery (Tew et al., 2012). .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth Preliminary findings from this study appear to support the broader literature base around the arts as beneficial approaches to affecting positive change and behaviours around well-being. .
View Węziak-Białowolska D. Attendance of cultural events and involvement with the arts—impact evaluation on health and well-being from a Swiss household panel survey Introduction There is a strong argument for engagement in the creative cultural activities as beneficial for health and well-being.1e4 Active cultural participation has been shown to be, not only strongly associated with healthy behaviour3 and mental well-being3e5 but also to convey health promotion messages6 and reduce social exclusion.6,7 Passive cultural participation, by comparison, proved to be effective in stress and anxietyreduction therapies for coronary disease patients (listening to music),8 associated with lower cancer-related mortality,9 lower cardiovascular risk3 and better mental well-being3 leading to improved social engagement.6,10 Despite strong advocacy for, and widespread acceptance of, creative cultural activities and cultural attendance as determinants for mental and physical health, as well as for well-being11 and social inclusion,7,11 to the best of our knowledge, reported evaluations of a causative influence of creative engagement with the arts or passive cultural participation on population health and well-being with the survey data are scarce. .
View Bunn C., Kalinga C., Mtema O., Abdulla S., DIllip A., Lwanda J., Mtenga S.M., Sharp J., Strachan Z., Gray C.M. Arts-based approaches to promoting health in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review As well as offering novel modes of enquiry and reaching large populations, some arts-based approaches have been able to succeed in engaging their participants in changes which are beneficial for health. .
View Clapp L.A., Taylor E.P., Di Folco S., Mackinnon V.L. Effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric populations affected by medical health conditions: a systematic review The use of visual art therapy interventions within health care and clinical settings serve to promote psychological health for young patients in an environment which may indirectly affect and cause mental distress. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Art participation as part of rehabilitation may improve some aspects of post-stroke wellbeing, including positive affect and self-efficacy for art. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Models of psychological care after stroke 11 suggest activities including art participation within stroke rehabilitation, may enhance wellbeing, preventing escalation to more serious psychological problems. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course It therefore seems reasonable to conclude that the creative aspects of art courses did play an important part in improving participants mental well-being, in addition to any benefits derived from the social interaction involved in such courses. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study The study shows that art contributes to creating an environment and atmosphere where patients can feel safe, socialize, maintain a connection to the world outside the hospital and support their identity. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study Patients experienced that art had the potential to positively distract them from uncomfortable situations of illness, by directly addressing their memories of themselves as individual, social and cultural beings. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older This group may be particularly vulnerable in terms of well-being; so, more needs to be known about ways in which arts interventions can improve their lives. .
View Lankston L., Cusack P., Fremantle C., Isles C. Visual art in hospitals: Case studies and review of the evidence We were particularly interested in the evidence that carefully chosen visual art might improve patient wellbeing or even outcomes. .
View Lankston L., Cusack P., Fremantle C., Isles C. Visual art in hospitals: Case studies and review of the evidence There is, moreover, considerable evidence that mental health can be improved by participation in arts projects (see www.artfull.org). .
View Ander, E.; Thomson, L.; Lanceley, A.; Menon, U.; Noble, G. Heritage, Health and Wellbeing: Assessing the impact of a heritage focused intervention on health and wellbeing. Their research has resulted in the articulation of the Interactive Learning Model which proposes that the physical environment, the social context, the personal background of the museum visitor and subsequent experiences, all affect the learning that happens during a museum visit. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults When interviewed, many participants highlighted the opportunity to handle museum objects and engage with collections and curators; they commented on learning new information and being absorbed by it, and acquiring new skills, which could account for increases in the absorbed and enlightened items of the measure. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults Many museums have skills and expertise suitable for wider audiences such as disadvantaged, vulnerable and older adults and can provide access-appropriate community spaces within inspirational environments. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults Participants in the Museums on Prescription study rated highly the experiences of feeling absorbed and enlightened by the sessions and commented on the opportunities afforded by the museum-based activities to acquire new learning and develop new skills. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users The central aims were to facilitate positive opportunities for participants and develop new museum audiences. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections At the same time, there is some indication that this unique combination of physical and creative activities, and the outdoor and indoor museum spaces, may allow for additional benefits, as participants were able to engage in individual and group pursuits. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Lotte sees museums as places for both visual learning, stimulation of new ideas for her own artwork and as a source for gaining new knowledge. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Museum as a positive enabler Museum programs within a welcoming and stimulating place enabled new experiences, relational processes and individual journeys; the facilitator, physical space and activities were all contributors in this process. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community The programme was part of the emerging work of the gallery and museum (in-reach and out-reach) with the community to promote access to their collections, share knowledge and learning, social engagement and participation in cultural and creative arts activities. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center This experience introduces veterans to museums to view original art first-hand and to consider the museums as community resources for further exploration on their own. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Similarly, discussing and handling museum objects with others, and contributing associated personal knowledge or life experiences, could help endorse a sense of achievement and increased confidence in participants, in addition to positive emotions such as self esteem. .
View Camic P.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museums and art galleries as partners for public health interventions Museums can be places that encourage people to learn about themselves, their culture and society, and the larger world around them. .
View Rocha V., Schall V.T., Lemos E.D.S. The contribution of a science museum towards formation of healthcare concepts among young visitors A contribuição de um museu de ciências na formação de concepções sobre saúde de jovens visitantes We can consider , for means of evidence found , that the museum contributed offering an environment favorable to the exchange of meanings important for understanding content related to science , health and environment what facilitated learning . .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course As well as enabling the group to bond through spending a full day together, the visit aims to broaden perceptions of what a gallery can offer and what participants themselves can achieve through exploring exhibits and discussion of individual art practice. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The cultural activities provide opportunities to enjoy public areas, to interact and to meet new people. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In turn, a few reports found that social interaction and contact stimulated through engagement in the arts helps to develop trust with others and to establish networks. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In general, cultural activities are claimed to provide opportunities to enjoy public areas, to interact and to meet new people. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Additionally, by enrolling in leisure and cultural activities social interaction among different users of the centres is also stimulated. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Being involved in cultural pursuits similar to peers and thus being able to communicate and socialize with them seem important in college students context. .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period Further, visiting museums can be seen as a specific type of social engagement: visiting can reduce perceived isolation by encouraging people to leave their homes, it is an activity that is frequently a focal point for meeting family/friends, and even if people attend alone, there is casual social contact with museum staff and/or other visitors. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users Sociability Museum sessions encouraged interaction between service-users many of whom did not know each other beforehand. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users Another theme identified in the research, visiting new places, showed how programmes might contribute to positioning museums within broadening social networks and, following Chatterjee and Noble (2013), establishing museums as part of a wider sense of social capital. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Such community settings can enable participants to interact socially not just with each other, but also with the general public. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes These focal points in the layout of the circulation spaces of the homes created opportunities for increased interest and social connection both for residents and between staff. .
View Cantillon Z., Baker S. DIY Heritage Institutions as Third Places: Caring, Community and Wellbeing Among Volunteers at the Australian Jazz Museum Mavis then went on to explain that creating connections and forming bonds is one of the most rewarding aspects of her role hosting museum visitors and running tours allows plenty of opportunities to meet new people, and her fellow volunteers are a lovely, wonderful group to work with, and you get such a lot of benefit from it. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Adult education classes, at least those in creative subjects, may thus act as a crucible of positive social mixing that spreads to the wider community, thus promoting greater community engagement, integration and cohesion. .
View Kelly M., Rivas C., Foell J., Llewellyn-Dunn J., England D., Cocciadiferro A., Hull S. Unmasking quality: Exploring meanings of health by doing art Links were made between the community and local researchers building social capital through helping people see the value of their skills, and through conversations, many of which were necessarily transcultural. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Positive engagement was enhanced by facilitators and museum staff who recognised that participants were more than just their diagnosis. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol In addition, these art-based activities are performed in groups, which stimulates social interaction and engagement 7 . .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults Most recently, museum-based programs for isolated older adults were also found to foster social inclusion by enabling social interactions and cultivation of meaningful relationships 21 . .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us It ends by providing specific suggestions that art museums can try to re-connect people in their communities. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us But these starting points are incomplete without conversations and collaborations, among and between art museum practitioners and their stakeholders. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Participants explain how, sometimes, the creative workshops in the CAAC have helped them to meet new people and make new friends that they continue to meet and join in activities with outside the museum. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works To meaningfully support socially isolated older people as part of local public health strategies, museums need to be accessible and engaging places that purposively support social interaction by involving people and objects, participating in multiple sessions over time, that are facilitated by skilled and knowledgeable staff. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Relational processes The programs were aimed at people who were socially isolated and as such, the extent to which museums create opportunities for social interactions and relationship building is pivotal. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Along with considerations for place and length of time, the role of the facilitator as museum expert and as a socially engaging and welcoming person, was seen to be essential. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Longer term museum programs, such as those employed in the current study, can contribute to initiating and developing friendships. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Similarly, by utilizing follow-up interviews there was a sense participants reflected on their experiences and consolidated their experiences and learning, often by sharing the knowledge with others; this also provided information about contact between participants, and how the museum experience enabled subsequent connections and activities elsewhere over time. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Perhaps social programs such as those in museums will initially appeal to people with a stronger sense of self and existing social networks. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community It gives them things to talk about with residents and it helps them bond with the residents - builds relationships. .
View Gulliver A., Pike G., Banfield M., Morse A.R., Katruss N., Pescud M., McMaster M., Valerius H., West S. Evaluation of the Music Engagement Program for people with Alzheimers disease and dementia: Study protocol for a pilot trial The aim is to use music to facilitate social interaction and engagement between residents, staff, and the music facilitator. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth In particular, the arts have been shown to improve the ability for some marginalised young people to form stronger social and group bonds, to identify with positive outlooks for future opportunities and find communication and interaction with others easier. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older He hypothesizes that the consumption of art-related culture facilitates conversations necessary for acquaintances to develop into friendships. .
View Scott S.D., Brett-MacLean P., Archibald M., Hartling L. Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare. The arts are powerful, accessible forms of communication that have the potential to impart knowledge by attracting interest and developing meaningful connections. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes Also, the availability of a choice of spaces provided destinations to encourage walking and physical activity (I149, L210). .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us Consider how to encourage people to connect with nature and enjoy quiet moments of reflection on museum grounds. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us For example, art museums could work with other local arts groups and emerging artists to create regular interactive events. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Museums are increasingly using collections as a bridge to wellbeing, social inclusion and learning, often taking objects beyond the museum site itself into communities. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Museums and galleries are increasingly becoming socially engaged spaces that tackle human challenges with public audiences. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms Therapeutic Techniques The therapeutic techniques reported in the art studies included the therapist being encouraging of participants expression and learning through art making, sensitive to individual needs, encouraging of interaction and pro-social experiences between group members. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Moreover, Community Matters, an initiative brought to life based on the idea of neighbours helping neighbours, recognized the importance of art works, of working with local artists and creative assets, to bring people together and to sustain the revitalisation of spaces, by connecting artists to artists and encouraging art-making in the community they are discovering opportunities for art to make a difference. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development According to their model, art brings inspirational work and offers the potential to enter into flow (edge) states where change can occur and new elements (learning processes) can arise. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development 3. Building community-level social values through culture and the arts: a theoretical approach Introduction What exactly happens to people cognitively, emotionally, and socially when they make art that might lead them to view themselves and their world differently? .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia They suggested programmes should be flexible and include different arts activities and skills, both challenging and stimulating to the participant, with good quality, adult-appropriate materials that are inspiring and engaging. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Other theoretical approaches to understanding how visual arts programmes impact on wellbeing could be suggested in the future, particularly as the arts and health literature develops. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? With the multitude of possible influential factors it was assumed that using a variety of methods to investigate this would provide a more holistic view of experiencing art in the museum. .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? One example given by a staff participant was of a visitor inspired to make some alterations to their life due to a specific exhibition which they had seen at New Walk Museum and Art Gallery. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia The creative art-making group in this study offered opportunities for active learning and selfdirection, perhaps strengthening a sense of agency more effectively than passive leisure occupations. .
View Crawford M.J., Killaspy H., Barnes T.R.E., Barrett B., Byford S., Clayton K., Dinsmore J., Floyd S., Hoadley A., Johnson T., Kalaitzaki E., King M., Leurent B., Maratos A., ONeill F.A., Osborn D.P., Patterson S., Soteriou T., Tyrer P., Waller D. Group art therapy as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia: Multicentre pragmatic randomised trial In art therapy, members were given access to a range of art materials and encouraged to use these to express themselves freely. .
View Crawford M.J., Killaspy H., Barnes T.R.E., Barrett B., Byford S., Clayton K., Dinsmore J., Floyd S., Hoadley A., Johnson T., Kalaitzaki E., King M., Leurent B., Maratos A., ONeill F.A., Osborn D.P., Patterson S., Soteriou T., Tyrer P., Waller D. Group art therapy as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia: Multicentre pragmatic randomised trial Patients were given access to a range of art materials and encouraged to use these to express themselves freely. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists First, a generous receptive environment, highlighting the sociocultural setting as a necessary context for pursuing engagement in creative activity. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Art programs, on the other hand, tend to be more flexible and responsive to the participants and the context at any given time. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland These sessions act as an introduction to the arts for older people, enabling them to perhaps express themselves artistically for the first time, and this often leads to a desire for more on-going involvement. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us But it is important for art museums to understand both the increased interest in visual arts creation, and the potentially increased limitations in the capacity for divergent thinking among younger generations. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us Its important to recognise the social nature of art museum experiences and how they can help to fulfil our needs for deep and authentic connection. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us And these ideas could be further developed in collaboration with art museum leaders. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital Another new approach of this study consisted in promoting self-choice of the artworks displayed in the individual rooms. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain The art objects viewed changed each tour in an effort to foster inclusivity and appeal to the broadest audience possible. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery According to observers and keyworkers, the dynamic of the workshops allows some users to give new meaning to their life events through the discussions of the artists work. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Interacting social context Museums provided a background context in which programs operated, influencing group experience and enhancing the potential for change. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being The emphasis of the Ways of Seeing project reflected the museums interest in and commitment to overcoming these barriers and enabling inclusive participation in the arts. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being This was the first local project aiming directly to involve people with mental health problems in interpreting works of art and creating new ways of looking at those works, including curating the exhibition. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being In addition to the artistic focus of the project, the social opportunities enabled people to take on different roles and identities. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development The programme proposes that education in the techniques of art appreciation helps participants develop skills in visual information processing, which may be beneficial to observation that occurs outside of the museum such as during the interpersonal interactions that underpin much of clinical care. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center This sharing not only provides information about a particular artist or artists, but it also informs members about art-experience opportunities in the community. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center included, opens my mind, opens my mind to the beauty around me, by watching the artist (slide presentations), and go to museums to see art by the artist. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Learning about the history of different artists through gallery visits, videos, and movies allowed participants to increase their awareness of art and its impact on the human spirit. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. This art education provided a basis for appreciating different artists' approaches ami the value of expression through art: Well, the lecture (gallery) pul us through periods of art. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Our findings, however, showed that the shared experience of participatory arts, promoted interactions within sessions and provided new topics of conversation for ongoing interactions. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes In terms of relationships between residents and staff, participatory arts allowed opportunities to share meaningful experiences and spend time together beyond care routines. .
View Mahendran R., Rawtaer I., Fam J., Wong J., Kumar A.P., Gandhi M., Jing K.X., Feng L., Kua E.H. Art therapy and music reminiscence activity in the prevention of cognitive decline: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial The guided viewing and making of visual images and talk therapy with an art therapist contributes to externalization of thoughts and feelings which may otherwise remain unexpressed. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective This legitimises the need to conduct research on the different tools that are used by performing arts institutions to develop their new audiences. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course The art sessions provided by Open Arts are described below in order to contextualise the study. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course This study, therefore, aimed to explore the specific contribution of creative activity by focusing more directly than in the previous studies on the creative processes in which participants engage during the Open Arts courses. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders They were encouraged to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviour through these art-making activities. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders Through art, they were encouraged to express their emotions and explore some potential solutions. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) allowing to improve the access of students with Intellectual Disabilities to the artistic and cultural offer within educational establishments. .
View Windle G., Newman A., Burholt V., Woods B., OBrien D., Baber M., Hounsome B., Parkinson C., Tischler V. Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research These take on a variety of forms of art viewing and art making, such as exploring the art history of an artwork and at other times using it as the starting point for creative discussion. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS This can broaden horizons and encourage people to take on new challenges in other areas of their lives. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 The challenging opportunities in lifelong learning and community-building through the arts that should be addressed in the upcoming mini-conference are to: .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study A number of programs have been implemented to provide opportunities for survivors to participate in the creation of artwork using a range of visual arts media. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Equally, gallery educators can gradually introduce more challenging contemporary art as participants cultural capital develops. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Developing new skills and ambitions Linked with enjoying art-making as a discovery process, many participants described ongoing personal development, in the form of new skills, ambitions, and aspects of self, emerging through their artistic endeavours. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being This presented new possibilities for artwork, and more generally increased their engagement with everyday life. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study As a matter of fact, different sources of evidence suggest that culture and the arts affect many aspects of our lives. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project At this point, we asked ourselves whether, apart from the frequency of access to cultural activities, the degree of heterogeneity of the cultural activities being accessed would play a role as well in the perception of well-being. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development B. Promotion of social connections Subsequently the model conveys that cultural activities provide opportunities for people to come together, interact and collectively express personal emotions resulting from an art experience. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In fact, through the enormous variety of types of music the country holds, musical expression encourages cultural diversity and consequently, stimulates dialogue and tolerance towards differences. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. However, this finding needs to be tested by employing more diverse groups of study sample who might have access to a wider range of cultural venues and resources including highbrow forms of culture. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Student affairs administrators on campus can utilize these findings to enhance students access to and consumption of cultural events. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Further, results on communication networks showed that having opportunities to share their cultural experiences with others has meaningful value for students. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia There are also opportunities for museums and arts organisations, with their collections and skilled staff, to deliver the gallery experience in other settings such as hospitals and residential care. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults For instance, the study participants may have visited cultural venues such as museums and galleries to take part in participatory workshops or activities such as educational classes. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being Discussion The findings have illustrated how a public art gallery or museum can engage people in an inclusive and ambitious way. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center The class emphasizes cultural diversity and supports community integration, combining didactics with community outings to provide places to go to appreciate art, a deeper awareness of the lives of artists, and, in turn, deeper insight into the veterans own life stories. .
View Camic P.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museums and art galleries as partners for public health interventions One such potential partner is the cultural heritage sector, a segment of which comprises museums and art galleries. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Participants enjoyed all aspects of the art therapy/museum education program The variety and sequencing of the education, art. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Cultural Expression In the Scattered People sessions, participants were encouraged to share aspects of their own culture, while also participating in musical activities from other cultures. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective Given these considerations and to address the overall aim of this study, the conceptual framework presented below discusses the topics of cultural capital, social inclusion, audience development, social capital and different approaches to categorising the cultural tourist. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective The previous statement highlights the importance of audience development and notes how it can succeed in generating awareness of the cultural offer of an institution and the provision of performing arts. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study The artworks contribute in creating an environment and atmosphere where patients can socialize and stay connected to the world and life outside the hospital, themselves and their spirit. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older This also had the aim of understanding the significance of culture engagement within wider context of participants lives. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older For this participant, her changing relationships seem to be intertwined with growing art understanding, suggesting developments in social and cultural capital. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Art-making catalysed mutual social contact as well as fostering connectedness with the outside environment (in all its social, physical, and spiritual aspects). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Moreover, actively taking part of a cultural experience provides participants with opportunities to develop organizational and leadership skills which are important for building community capacity for future action outside of the artistic experience and in favour of the common good. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement This further perpetuates the need for awareness training for staff at cultural institutions and can further enhance a positive interaction between service users and professional staff. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works For museums to meaningfully support socially isolated older people, and to offer programs that can usefully be part of local public health strategies, the museum as a social place of interaction involving people and objects, needs to be considered. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Facilitator training needs to take this into consideration if museums plan to offer programs that address substantive social and health issues. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works 6. Conclusion This study aimed to explore how museum programs created opportunities for social inclusion and wellbeing in socially isolated older people. .
View Rocha V., Schall V.T., Lemos E.D.S. The contribution of a science museum towards formation of healthcare concepts among young visitors A contribuição de um museu de ciências na formação de concepções sobre saúde de jovens visitantes Promote evaluations continuation of the visit to Museum of Life with many different audiences and approaches necessary for your improvement , in a perspective of an education with commitment to contribute to the formation of citizens responsible and in a position to become participatory in the improvement of your health conditions . .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice They help to build useful individual capacities for active participation in society give all children, young people and communities access to cultural offerings, promote social integration, strengthen cultural and educational processes in the country and promote cultural diversity. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation There is a growing interest toward including the arts in dementia care for improving outcomes, such as quality of life (QoL) and providing opportunities for social participation. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs Furthermore, facilitation by professional artists enabled the production of creative works which were worthy of celebration and acknowledgement through exhibition or performance, affirming creativity to the participants themselves, their families, and their community. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works However, for those who felt the museum program provided a new or missing social resource that was personally and emotionally meaningful, relationships created in this context were more likely to be experienced as valued, along with the physical place of the museum. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being The way to do it was to have those people feel genuinely that they were contributing to the life of this place and putting together an exhibition. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Arts programmes offer this segment of the population valuable skills and networks which can increase self-esteem and build status within their communities. .
View Kasahara-Kiritani, M.; Hadlaczky, G.; Westerlund, M.; Carli, V.; Wasserman, C.; Apter, A.; Balazs, J.; Bobes, J.; Brunner, R.; McMahon, E.M.; Cosman, D.; Farkas, L.; Haring, C.; Kaess, M.; Kahn, J.P.; Keeley, H.; Nemes, B.; Bitenc, U.M.; Postuvan, V.; Saiz, P.; Sisask, M.; Värnik, A.; Sarchiapone, M.; Hoven, C.W.; Wasserman, D. Reading books and watching films as a protective factor against suicidal ideation Other plausible explanations may be that books and films work as an escape, or retreat from daily stressors 14 , and serve as a tool to develop better stress coping skills, through an increase in mental health literacy, by example how book and film characters handle different problems. .
View Kasahara-Kiritani, M.; Hadlaczky, G.; Westerlund, M.; Carli, V.; Wasserman, C.; Apter, A.; Balazs, J.; Bobes, J.; Brunner, R.; McMahon, E.M.; Cosman, D.; Farkas, L.; Haring, C.; Kaess, M.; Kahn, J.P.; Keeley, H.; Nemes, B.; Bitenc, U.M.; Postuvan, V.; Saiz, P.; Sisask, M.; Värnik, A.; Sarchiapone, M.; Hoven, C.W.; Wasserman, D. Reading books and watching films as a protective factor against suicidal ideation Conclusions Books and films may act as sources of social support or mental health literacy and thus reduce the suicide risk constituted by low sense of belonging. .
View Bálint Á., Magyari J. The use of bibliotherapy in revealing and addressing the spiritual needs of cancer patients Bibliotherapy understood and practiced as a subtle balance of texts and group processes alleviates cognitive and emotional symptoms of a spiritual concern and facilitates finding meaning in life in general and illness in particular. .
View Bálint Á., Magyari J. The use of bibliotherapy in revealing and addressing the spiritual needs of cancer patients Patient-reported outcomes associated with bibliotherapy included improved coping skills, reduced levels of anxiety and depression, increased self-esteem, social function, quality of life, better interpersonal, family, school, and global QoL, self-efficacy, perception of helpfulness and perception of support. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective This article in the field of bibliotherapy investigates how participation in a reading circle can contribute to psychological well-being in people with mental illness such as long-term depression and anxiety. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource From a therapeutic point of view, supporting people to find pleasure in an activity like reading can be seen as a recovery-focused outcome. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource Readingfrom poems to novels and non-fictionis used to positive effect, particularly where people have poor well-being or diagnosed mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource Readers identified that reading improved their mental and physical well-being by enabling them to relax.34 .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource When discussing the benefits of reading for improving mental health, he considered reading these texts to be a form of treatment, helping him to avoid ruminating on the causes of his depression. .
View Ameri F., Vazifeshenas N., Haghparast A. The impact of audio book on the elderly mental health Reading books is one of the tools that improve mental disorders. .
View Ameri F., Vazifeshenas N., Haghparast A. The impact of audio book on the elderly mental health Therefore, participation in audio book workshops reduces dimensions of mental health in the elderly, and this difference in mental health in the experimental group is positive. .
View Ameri F., Vazifeshenas N., Haghparast A. The impact of audio book on the elderly mental health Studies indicated that the mental health status of these people before reading books was low and after the completion of reading books sessions, the elderlys mental health status improved to a relatively favorable level. .
View Ameri F., Vazifeshenas N., Haghparast A. The impact of audio book on the elderly mental health The role of books and reading in improvement of life and useful spending of leisure time is undeniable. .
View Ameri F., Vazifeshenas N., Haghparast A. The impact of audio book on the elderly mental health However, the elderly for some reasons such as poor vision, impatience, and so on are less likely to use books and reading, while the book can be the best companion and can solve many psychological problems like depression, regretfulness, and so on. .
View Müller S., Rohde P., Gau J.M., Stice E. Moderators of the effects of indicated group and bibliotherapy cognitive behavioral depression prevention programs on adolescents depressive symptoms and depressive disorder onset Participants were told, This book has been shown to be helpful to some individuals who are feeling sad or depressed. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library The authors library serves health care professionals who experience high levels of stress due to everyday demands of work or study, which can have negative impacts on physical and mental health. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library Mindfulness meditation in health care professional settings can decrease burnout and psychological stress, improve empathy, and increase well-being among nurses and primary care physicians 24-26 , as well as among nursing and medical students 27-29 . .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library I have found this Mindfulness @Yale program in the Med Library to be a rewarding experience, which has taught me a lot about meditation and tools for dealing with the daily work-related stress. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library The library can offer space and staff time to create and promote self-care and wellness opportunities to help mitigate some of the stresses of being a health care student or professional. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer It increases relaxation and communication, contributes to reduce pain, allows bearing of stressing experiences, promotes self-control feelings and increases self-esteem. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development They taught people excluded from traditional educational environments how to read, and fostered a critical capacity in those who could already read by diversifying their reading. .
View Whiteman, E.D.; Dupuis, R.; Morgan, A.U.; D’Alonzo, B.; Epstein, C.; Klusaritz, H.; Cannuscio, C.C. Public Libraries As Partners for Health Literacy, a core mission of libraries, is a cornerstone of lifelong health. .
View Whiteman, E.D.; Dupuis, R.; Morgan, A.U.; D’Alonzo, B.; Epstein, C.; Klusaritz, H.; Cannuscio, C.C. Public Libraries As Partners for Health Continuing education programs like these are necessary to equip library staff members to address the social determinants of health. .
View Whiteman, E.D.; Dupuis, R.; Morgan, A.U.; D’Alonzo, B.; Epstein, C.; Klusaritz, H.; Cannuscio, C.C. Public Libraries As Partners for Health On-site trainings are an important first step in improving the self-efficacy of library staff members in assisting their patrons; however, other possible models include reforming library science degree curricula and creating linkages between health professionals and public libraries to offer support to both staff and patrons. .
View Dowdall, N.; Melendez-Torres, G.J.; Murray, L.; Gardner, F.; Hartford, L.; Cooper, P.J. Shared Picture Book Reading Interventions for Child Language Development: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis In these settings, interactive book-sharing interventions have the potential to bring about marked, positive effects on childrens early language development and, possibly, their wider developmental progress..
View Brown, M.I.; Westerveld, M.F.; Trembath, D.; Gillon, G.T. Promoting language and social communication development in babies through an early storybook reading intervention This included using more age appropriate books, creating a language stimulating reading environment, and implementing strategies to support parent-child interactions. .
View Chamberlain, D.; Heaps, D.; Robert, I. Bibliotherapy and information prescriptions: a summary of the published evidence‐base and recommendations from past and ongoing Books on Prescription projects In particular, the evidence that the condition of the individual had positively improved because of their participation in a books/information scheme. .
View Grasaas E., Fegran L., Helseth S., Stinson J., Martinez S., Lalloo C., Haraldstad K. Icancope with pain: Cultural adaptation and usability testing of a self-management app for adolescents with persistent pain in Norway These participants found it motivating to set goals and read articles in the library section based on those goals. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group Based on the findings of this study, a recommendation could be made that facilitators of reading and writing for well-being groups should be trained in both the literary and psychotherapeutic arts. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group An increased understanding of these therapeutic mechanisms can be applied by practitioners to improve facilitation of therapeutic reading and writing groups, or to support mindful integration of literary interventions into more traditional individual and group therapies. .
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing In a didactic perspective, properly chosen storybooks represent a valuable resource for school activities, improving students language skills and building up a friendly/respectful classroom environment. .
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing Conclusion: Childrens literature and storytelling could be helpful in promoting students global development and wellbeing, when included in school curricular activities. .
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing Understanding the principles and practices of bibliotherapy is essential for teachers and educators, working with children, who may take benefit from the exposure to reading materials related to their specific problems. .
View Carty S., Thompson L., Berger S., Jahnke K., Llewellyn R. Books on Prescription - Community-based health initiative to increase access to mental health treatment: An evaluation Key areas for improvement were identified: booklist literacy level and breadth of topic area; confidentiality; program promotion; and prescriber/librarian training. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Learning and knowledge development Californias public libraries provide opportunities and support for learning and knowledge development; for health and wellbeing; for community development; and for economic development. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Public library summer reading programs encourage and help children and teens to read and learn while school is out. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Californias public library literacy programs help adults gain basic literacy skills, achieve learning goals, and use library services effectively. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature DLGs promote reading and sharing classic books, creating new and inspiring meanings in children's lives, meanings connected to an interest in learning, and acquiring new skills. .
View Rahman M.K.A., Hashim N.S.N., Jufry F.D.M. Liminality of Igal ritual theater: A solution of Tulah Earlier on, library study was done to obtain information to improve the understanding and clarification for the next research. .
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users The activities provided spaces of conviviality, conversation and friendship, and the focus on group decision-making enabled further interaction and forms of non-medical peer-support. .
View Brown, M.I.; Westerveld, M.F.; Trembath, D.; Gillon, G.T. Promoting language and social communication development in babies through an early storybook reading intervention Understanding how other factors may possibly influence language and social communication development whilst reading, such as frequency and time spent reading each day may provide useful information. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Consequently, attendance of adult education classes and groups might particularly promote health and well-being through enlarging a participants circle of acquaintances, with the potential for these to become closer friends over time. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group It was found that engaging in reading and writing as a group fosters strong group cohesion, helping to reduce social isolation, and challenges participants to explore how they relate to others through sharing one's own, and hearing each other's, stories. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective Their common interest has generated further topics of conversation, a mutual exchange of literature recommendations, and strengthened relationships. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Some people will use the library for study, some to make connections and develop community with other people, some for entertainment and fun. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Examples included providing programming for teens who faced challenges in accessing other inclusive activities, developing spaces and programs for people to learn with technology and other resources, organizing events at which neighborhood residents connected, facilitating gatherings and providing safe and welcoming environments for marginalized cultural groups, and inviting expert guests to share their knowledge on topics of interest to library users. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Libraries contribute to the communitys social infrastructure by providing a public space where people can make connections (Usherwood and Linley 1998). .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Trying to spread the word and engage other older people is another way the sharing process provided opportunities for connection. .
View Wilson L., Bryant W., Reynolds F., Lawson J. Therapeutic outcomes in a museum? “You dont get them by aiming for them”. How a focus on arts participation promotes inclusion and well-being Inclusion is not just about increasing diversity of visitor profiles, however, but about increasing social links or networks between people. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients Participant features consisted of the influence of social/physical/environmental contexts, thinking and meaning-making, positive interactions and self-esteem, whereas facilitator features comprised encouraging engagement, communicating knowledge and information and building trust and developing rapport. .
View Strong, J., V.; Mast, B., T. The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. The results contribute to the existing literature in unique ways and suggest many possible paths for future research endeavors. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study Higher levels of education and acculturation allow individuals to make better informed and selfconscious choices, which have a positive impact in terms of self-determination and health-serving habits and practices. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project Higher levels of education and acculturation allow individuals to make better informed and self-conscious choices, which have a positive impact in terms of selfdetermination and health-serving habits and practices. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group The data brought together to develop this theme indicate that reading and writing for well-being groups can contribute to participant well-being by offering participants a tool for eliciting insight and emotional exploration. .
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing Implications for practice This review indicates that childrens literature not only presents a strong pedagogical and didactic value, but it can also generate benefits for global development and wellbeing of young people. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library Our library is committed to serving the needs of our community by identifying opportunities to improve their well-being. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Participants felt that the program fostered personal growth. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Public libraries provide opportunities and support for learning and knowledge development through formal and informal classes; one-to-one tutoring; access to books, instruments, technology, and other resources (Bertot, McClure, and Jaeger 2008); space for individuals and groups to interact with others; cultural programming; and opportunities for people to study, research, play, and create (Halpin et al. 2015). .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth The continuity of connection between facilitators and the young people was also pivotal to the learning process and this raises implications for teachers engaging in embodied work within classroom contexts where perhaps a number of different teachers work with a given group. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries These libraries deliver value for individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Libraries enrich their meal service by engaging families with the annual summer reading program; learning and enrichment programs; and programming focusing on health, nutrition, and physical fitness. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport This strengthens arguments for increased availability and access to the arts, culture and sport, highlighted in existing research as an important factor in mediating relative subjective well-being impacts of leisure activities. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Aims: This literature review aims to illustrate the variety and multitude of studies showing that participation in arts activities and clinical arts interventions can be beneficial for citizens with mental and physical health problems. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group The themes that were developed both support the findings of past research into community-based participatory arts groups and build upon them, giving voice to unique perspectives and exploring the specific power of the literary arts. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work Moreover, the freedom to express oneself through a poem can foster new experiences, since a creative space opens up. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Moreover, the festival has also provided opportunities for organisations such as libraries and long-stay care settings to impact positively on social inclusion through arts programmes that reached out to hitherto marginalised groups of older people. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review The flexibility of such approaches might guide future work to explore and understand why and how music is important from the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Our Contributors The chapters presented in this book provide a range of perspectives on the role of the arts, and of music in particular, in fostering and maintaining health and well-being. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Taking this metaphor further, one might say that participants used music both to explore the chapters of their lives that had already been experienced (written) and to consider the future the pages as yet blank, but with potential to be shaped in new ways that the musical composition could help them to articulate. .
View Whiteman, E.D.; Dupuis, R.; Morgan, A.U.; D’Alonzo, B.; Epstein, C.; Klusaritz, H.; Cannuscio, C.C. Public Libraries As Partners for Health Given the broad reach of libraries in diverse communities across the country, partnerships between public libraries and public health offer a promising path to chronic disease prevention and health promotion..
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing Finally, it can be said that storytelling activities (including readers theatre) in school setting represent innovative didactic experiences, capable to build up also health knowledge and promote students global wellbeing. .
View Pulimeno M., Piscitelli P., Colazzo S. Children’s literature to promote students’ global development and wellbeing Learning experiences carried out in a friendly school environment generate improvement of emotional health and better academic achievements8,110-116 A properly chosen book stimulates childrens power of observation, reason, memory and imagination, broadening the range of experiences, compelling the readers to reflect on their behaviours, and find out possible solutions to their troubles while providing entertainment. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries They provide opportunities and support for learning and knowledge development, health and wellbeing, community development, and economic development. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Underpinning and cutting across this preliminary framework, we also saw the following sources of value: a robust foundation of access to and use of technology in public libraries; the unique combination of people, space, information, ideas, and opportunities that comprises the library; and the transformative outcomes that public libraries can produce through their services. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Community development The category of community development includes crisis response and the librarys contribution to community resilience; the generation of social capital within local communities; and the librarys contribution to the communitys social infrastructure. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Conclusion Todays libraries are at the heart of their communities, delivering innovative educational resources and programs. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Library staff work to create an equitable society by providing free access to accurate information to all people. .
View Funaro M.C., Rojiani R., Norton M.J. Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library Background: In an increasingly digital age, the role of the library is changing to better serve its community. .
View Twedt E., Proffitt D.R., Hearn D.L. Art and aging: Digital projects for individuals with dementia Regardless of the size or content of the project, action teaching creates a supportive environment for students to go beyond lecture and textbook material by engaging in a highly interactive, immersive, and meaningful learning experience that impacts the larger community. .
View Whiteman, E.D.; Dupuis, R.; Morgan, A.U.; D’Alonzo, B.; Epstein, C.; Klusaritz, H.; Cannuscio, C.C. Public Libraries As Partners for Health Another wrote, W e are making a positive impact on patrons lives throughout the community by providing a safe, warm environment and numerous opportunities to socialize . . . Finally, one respondent stated, I truly believe in the power of libraries and the positive impact they have on peoples lives. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Clearly, libraries are well-used, vital, valued parts of their communities. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries Libraries are accessible anchor institutions and essential community hubs. .
View Morita H., Sugamura G. Reading poems to oneself affects emotional state and level of distraction (a) silent reading of positive poetry from a personal and social point of view tends to make one feel relaxed, and .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? The hypothesis is that presence of green areas is beneficial for citizens wellness, as it might reduce air pollutants, encourage more physical activity, and also have a therapeutic function against stress. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Participants were actively engaged in strategies such as pacing and relaxation to enable them to carry out everyday activities and maintain a positive attitude. .
View Grasaas E., Fegran L., Helseth S., Stinson J., Martinez S., Lalloo C., Haraldstad K. Icancope with pain: Cultural adaptation and usability testing of a self-management app for adolescents with persistent pain in Norway The library provided age-appropriate information and pain coping strategies; the participants found this easy to use and interesting, as it offered articles and exercises. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work She found that reading contributes to self-confidence, social interaction, and wellbeing. .
View Troscianko E.T. Literary reading and eating disorders: Survey evidence of therapeutic help and harm I find reading completely invaluable as a therapeutic experience and means of exploring my feelings and potential. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource The aim of these interventions is to bring together readers with texts that they may find restorative. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource Further research with readers exploring their preferences may help to develop current interventions and identify new ways in which reading can be used as a supportive tool for mental health problems..
View Cheong C.Y., Tan J.A.Q., Foong Y.-L., Koh H.M., Chen D.Z.Y., Tan J.J.C., Ng C.J., Yap P. Creative Music Therapy in an Acute Care Setting for Older Patients with Delirium and Dementia Extant literature shows that music therapy can enhance engagement and mood, thereby ameliorating agitated behaviours. .
View Blackburn C. ‘The people in the purple shirts’: Froebelian insights to a Singing Medicine project in a children’s hospital This can include helping to calm children, improve their mood or stimulate them where necessary. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Qualitative enquiry into the meaning of such activities, found that participants derived well-being through keeping busy, feeling useful and valued, experiencing mental stimulation and relaxation, and meeting others. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Participants shared that it makes them happy, releases stress, energizes them, relaxes them, motivates them, helps them focus when studying, facilitates connections with others, and inspires them. .
View Yonas, M., A.; Burke, J., G.; Rak, K., ; Bennerr, A., ; Kelly, V., ; Gielen, A., C. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Engaging Youth in CBPR Using the Creative Arts. The method provides a unique opportunity for young people to inform, implement, and interpret and guide the application of research findings. .
View Li, Y., ; Winters, J., V. Urbanisation, natural amenities and subjective well-being: Evidence from US counties. That these factors might affect well-being is not new, but the approach taken in this paper is novel in many ways and aims to provide additional insights to the existing literature. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions The writing group also allowed participants to develop hope and empowerment. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group In addition to supporting the future implementation of further reading and writing for well-being groups, this research has practice implications for the more traditional group and individual therapies. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course (Poppy) Having laid the foundations for learning in the first session, skills development was a core aim of the sessions that followed and participants were encouraged to continue learning between sessions. .
View Pettersson C. Psychological well-being, improved self-confidence, and social capacity: bibliotherapy from a user perspective The participants in this study also stressed thoughts and feelings usually viewed in traditional bibliotherapy as insights, and they related absorbing the realities in the texts and seeing themselves in contexts larger than their own lives. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice It can lead to a new understanding of peoples learning processes, both in terms of emotion and cognition. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature (Marta) 6.2 | Knowledge of the reality of others and the development of empathy Sharing a dialogue space through a book in which thoughts and reflections are connected to the participants' lives encourages greater knowledge of other people. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course The creative processes identified revolved around playful experimentation and inspiration, and there is supporting evidence in the wider literature that both have a part to play in the promotion of well-being. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Looking inwards: Gaining a rich mental life Art-making was valued for its capacity to stimulate thought and learning. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing The positive experiences were tied up with firstly, whetting one's appetite and original passion for history and place; secondly, meeting other like-minded people and seeing wider community connections grow; and thirdly, seeing the final product come to fruition and sharing it. .
View Nan, J., K.; Ho, R.,T. Effects of clay art therapy on adults outpatients with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial. These various processes can help raise the ability to properly understand emotion and better control of emotional expression. .
View Dunkeld C., Wright M.L., Banerjee R.A., Easterbrook M.J., Slade L. Television exposure, consumer culture values, and lower well-being among preadolescent children: The mediating role of consumer-focused coping strategies In general, the former are associated with adaptive functioning and well-being because actively engaging with problems and sources of distress, especially over time, helps people develop effective ways to manage difficult situations and emotions. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work In order to understand how patients in mental health care perceive reading and writing, personal experiences need to be acknowledged. .
View Hanson K. Positive Psychology for Overcoming Symptoms of Depression: A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy of a Positive Psychology Self-Help Book versus a CBT Self-Help Book The book also explores the role of thoughts and feelings in depression, and identifies methods for labelling and challenging negative thoughts that may contribute to the symptoms of depression. .
View Troscianko E.T. Literary reading and eating disorders: Survey evidence of therapeutic help and harm Further research in this direction promises leverage on the dynamics of literary response as they directly impact on (and are impacted by) readers physical and mental health. .
View Brewster L. Murder by the book: Using crime fiction as a bibliotherapeutic resource Several key studies have examined observed reading practices (asking readers what they read and what impact it had on them), concluding that reading is viewed positively and can comfort, inspire, provide validation of emotions and selfrecognition, be cathartic and help to provide information to cope with life.32 33 .
View Müller S., Rohde P., Gau J.M., Stice E. Moderators of the effects of indicated group and bibliotherapy cognitive behavioral depression prevention programs on adolescents depressive symptoms and depressive disorder onset Written at a high-school reading level, the book covers topics such as understanding feelings of sadness, building self-esteem, overcoming guilt, and coping with stress. .
View Morita H., Sugamura G. Reading poems to oneself affects emotional state and level of distraction In addition, conventional reading therapy aims at psychoeducation and has been pointed out as an effect of selfunderstanding and learning of different values, but such changes greatly depend on the contents of books. .
View Macrì, E.; Limoni, C. Artistic activities and psychological well-being perceived by patients with spinal cord injury. It is increasingly understood and agreed that engaging in art making can positively influence human health. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The perception and motivation segment covers peoples perception of arts, feeling more positive about them and recognising their influence on personal motivation, energy, mood and on self-image and self-assessment considerations. .
View Grossi, E.; Blessi, G. T.; Sacco, P.L. Magic moments: Determinants of stress relief and subjective wellbeing from visiting a cultural heritage site. On the other hand, the fact that educational levels may be such a powerful modulator of stress reduction from aesthetic experiences could provide a very interesting basis for the strategic integration of health, cultural and educational policies as a more comprehensive approach to future welfare policies. .
View Richards, A. G.; Tietyen, A.C.; Jicha, G.A.; Bardach, S.H.; Schmitt, F.A.; Fardo, D.W.; Kryscio, R.J.; Abner, E.L. Visual Arts Education improves self-esteem for persons with dementia and reduces caregiver burden: A randomized controlled trial. In this case, a newfound way of interacting with an enjoyable activity may have contributed to decreased caregiver burden. .
View Daykin, N.; Byrne, E.; Soteriou, T.; O’Connor, S. The impact of art, design and enviroment in mental healthcare: a systematic review of the literature Key findings from the review include evidence that exposure to the arts may reduce anxiety and depression in specific groups of patients.37 .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia The theories of cognitive stimulation, resilience and person-centred care further explain how and why visual art programmes may work. .
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature 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.
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature To examine whether community arts interventions could provide cost-effective services that promote protective factors linked to resilience and mental wellbeing such as developing a sense of belonging and purpose, social inclusion, relationship building and improve social skills and self-esteem. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. To the extent to which improvements in empowerment and mental health can be attributed to arts participation, our results indicate that arts and mental health projects can benefit people with greater mental health needs as well as those with lower levels of need. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings RESULTS/FINDINGS The mental health benefits of participating in arts activities are manifold and to illustrate this we have used examples from the following review categories: (1) arts therapy and participatory arts interventions for various illnesses and diagnoses, (2) non-clinical programmes: AOP and (3) arts and cultural programmes to enhance mental health of health professionals: Arts therapy and participatory arts interventions for various illnesses and diagnoses Studies show that arts interventions -covering a spectrum from clinical arts interventions over specially designed arts activities with a therapeutic approach, to non-clinical participation in arts activities and experiences - have both positive and reliable psychological effects for patients within a range of diagnosed illnesses. .
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings Participants reported that the programme created a creative and therapeutic environment and that they experienced social, psychological and therapeutic activity benefits. .
View Węziak-Białowolska, D.; Białowolski, P. Cultural events – does attendance improve health? Evidence from a Polish longitudinal study Support for this can be found from research using arts and creative activity therapies in clinical settings for a range of physical and mental health conditions. .
View Daykin, N.; De Viggiani, N.; Pilkington, P.; Moriarty, Y. Music making for health, well-being and behaviour change in youth justice settings: a systematic review These studies sought to identify outcomes such as improved self-esteem and behaviour that might be linked with a reduced risk of future offending and improved health and well-being. .
View de Paiva A., Jedon R. Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization Although many alterations can be positive, some can also negatively influence wellbeing, decision-making, and mental and physical health. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework Mapping the behaviour change domains to potential interventions, activities that focus on increasing perceived capabilities, providing social opportunities, and reinforcing both automatic and reflective motivations to engage has the potential to help to redress the imbalance in arts participation amongst those with poor mental health. .
View Kim D. The effects of a combined physical activity, recreation, and art and craft program on ADL, cognition, and depression in the elderly Art and craft can improve fine motor function, provide inner satisfaction through activities, help to recover self-confidence, and promote problem solving and learning abilities in elderly people. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Although evidence is limited, it suggests that a creative arts intervention may offer caregivers multi-faceted experiences that promote subjective well-being, such as hope, affirmation and mutual support. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Their accounts of caregiving revealed psychological needs that the art-making group may have helped to address. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia But in the short-term, the respite experience of the creative arts programme had beneficial ripple out effects into the caregivers management of the stress of caring, according to their accounts. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Participants felt that the experience of focusing deeply on creative expression enabled them to return to their caregiving role in a better state of emotional control and relaxation. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia This study has been relatively unusual in discovering that a creative arts leisure intervention may offer a meaningful form of brief respite to caregivers of people with dementia. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Conclusion This qualitative study found that a short-term creative arts leisure intervention for carers of people with dementia facilitated self-expression and positive identity, addressing the undermining effects of chronic caregiving on self. .
View Crawford M.J., Killaspy H., Barnes T.R.E., Barrett B., Byford S., Clayton K., Dinsmore J., Floyd S., Hoadley A., Johnson T., Kalaitzaki E., King M., Leurent B., Maratos A., ONeill F.A., Osborn D.P., Patterson S., Soteriou T., Tyrer P., Waller D. Group art therapy as an adjunctive treatment for people with schizophrenia: Multicentre pragmatic randomised trial It has been argued that for people with severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia, art therapy has advantages over other treatments because the use of art materials can help people to understand themselves better while containing powerful feelings that might otherwise overwhelm them.6 .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study They believed that, even though conducted as a leisure activity, art might offer a potent therapeutic means of selfexpression. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Self-esteem, and emotional well-being benefited from committed engagement in art-making: Looking for form, colour, movement, relationship, light, and harmony or clash, helps me redefine meaning in my much-diminished life and has kept me from suicide (written narrative). .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study But for most participants, art-making came to be valued for promoting satisfaction, an improved self-image, hope for the future, and stronger contact with the healthy outside world, all important achievements for those whose lives were severely constrained by ill-health. .
View Horghagen S., Josephsson S., Alsaker S. The use of craft activities as an occupational therapy treatment modality in Norway during 1952-1960 The craft activities could be a therapeutic tool for promoting work skills, joy in life, repairing or maintaining function in diverse parts of the body, or just giving the long days at the hospital a meaningful content, or a combination of all these. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work Such recognition can lead to the patient feeling less alone or deviant. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials Art making, in a non-verbal, tactile and visual manner, helps entering a flow-like-state of mind that can reduce anxiety 77 , comparable to mindfulness. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials The process of art making and reflection upon the art may lead to insights in emotions and (wrong) cognitions that can be addressed during counseling. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials The process of creating art can promote a state of mindfulness 57 . .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review For example, music and dance participation can improve social determinants of health, such as stress, social isolation, autonomy, and social capital, and maintain or enhance individual wellbeing. .
View Aithal S., Karkou V., Kuppusamy G., Mariswamy P. Backing the backbones—A feasibility study on the effectiveness of dance movement psychotherapy on parenting stress in caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) utilises the therapeutic power of dance within a psychotherapeutic frame to both alleviate distress as well as promote overall wellbeing. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly This interaction with other people eliminates the feeling of loneliness and enhances their psychological status. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach Its purpose is to assist individuals in recovering from or managing a health condition by reducing stress, enhancing coping skills, and targeting symptom alleviation. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience Thus, the use of dance in order to stabilize affect, increase well-being and reduce depression (Koch et al., 2007) could be a useful approach for PD patients. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol In parallel, it has been found that art-based activities are positively associated with numerous aspects of individuals physical health, like a better immune system response and slower disease progression, with these effects being related to well-being improvement 3, 6-8 . .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol There is growing evidence that art-based activities have positive benefits for patients, such as improvements in self-esteem, confidence, and mood 6, 7 . .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults Here, we demonstrate that frequent self-directed arts attendance may also help to protect older adults from loneliness. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain Ultimately, many participants found that the program and the sense of social connection it facilitated provided distraction from their pain. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. The art of life and death: 14 year follow-up analyses of associations between arts engagement and mortality in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing Further possibilities are that arts engagement improves a sense of purpose in life, helps with the regulation of emotions and thereby enhances coping, supports the buffering of stress, and builds creativity, which improves peoples ability to adapt positively to changing life circumstances.16 17 39 The potential mediating role of these factors remains to be explored further in future studies. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Service users have described how arts engagement has supported their recovery; for example, Parrs (2012) study illustrates that mental health service users who regularly participated in arts groups/activities experienced a sense of belonging that fosters positive emotion and self-esteem. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Several service users also commented on the aspects of relaxation and de-stressing when engaged in arts activities. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion These benefits include improvement of memory and lower stress levels, and amelioration of social inclusion. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion These studies suggest that embedding visual art in healthcare education may increase understanding of emotional experience of chronic pain and suffering of the patients, thereby improving nursing care practices. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion One might wonder how the emotional experience elicited by the appreciation of diverse forms of art enables individuals to feel better and learn quickly and effectively, and whether the boosting effect of art on these different domains forms a basis of a common cognitive or affective mechanism. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion From a psychological point of view, it has been suggested that the cognitive processing of art produces affective and often positive and pleasing aesthetic experiences. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion As such, this self-rewarding nature of aesthetic experience may account for aesthetic appreciations promotion of health and well-being. .
View Fancourt D., Steptoe A. Cultural engagement predicts changes in cognitive function in older adults over a 10 year period: Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing The arts have been proposed as potentially beneficial activities due to their combination of cognitive complexity and mental creativity. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Psychological well-being Most users recognise an improvement in their psychological well-being due to their participation in creative workshops. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community Arts based activities and interventions have the potential to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life of these populations, address inequalities and social justice. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development In conclusion, the evaluation of The Art of Seeing demonstrates the potential benefit associated with arts-based programmes in enhancing the empathic development of participants. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center The leader seeks to engage members in the discussion of art, artistic styles and artists, to evoke positive and recovery-oriented thoughts and feelings. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients As a non-pharmacological intervention, the results of these object handling sessions have shown that meaning-making and thinking have the potential to help patients cope and take part in a positive experience during their hospital stay..
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients The use of creative arts as a therapeutic medium in mental health services is well established. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients The ensuing sense of achievement and confidence could help to moderate depressive symptoms. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Outcomes indicated that art contributed to recovery by helping clients both to regain confidence and to meet individual goals. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Art therapy is a healing art intended to integrate physical, emotional, and spiritual care by facilitating creative ways for patients to respond to their cancer experience. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Benefits from participating in an art therapy program have been realized by patients with cancer. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Participants understood and valued art therapy as a vehicle for expressing feelings and learning new coping skills. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Although the work was not perceived lo be easy, participants appreciated that art therapy process was a cathartic and worthwhile endeavour geared towards personal growth and healing. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. They could also encourage patients to explore art therapy as a means of coping with difficult emotions throughout the cancer experience. .
View MacRitchie J., Breaden M., Milne A.J., McIntyre S. Cognitive, Motor and Social Factors of Music Instrument Training Programs for Older Adults’ Improved Wellbeing At the same time, exploratory and qualitative methods can help to determine how these artistic activities can be delivered in a meaningful and practical way, while optimizing participants wellbeing gains. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review The growing recognition of the arts having an important role to play in improving the health and well-being of individuals has been a key driver (Leckey, 2011). .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review What is known about this topic There is a growing recognition of the value of the arts in improving well-being, health and healthcare. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review Evidence of the positive effects of music interventions on both psychological and physiological outcomes for patients in healthcare environments. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review For example, Crone et al. (2013) found well-being scores improved for those with common mental health problems who completed a person-centred arts programme. .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia Incorporating individualized music-based activities may assist in reducing depression symptoms often associated with a dementia diagnosis, improving mood, and quality of life for people with dementia (PWD) (8). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In a healing session, music that is specialised for the individual forms a kind of channel or vehicle of transformation that carries the person from the present state of pain, stress, confusion or illness, to a new desired state of wellness, peace, clarity or health. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music, as a primer and practice of psychological flexibility can facilitate health and healing, and by entering a state of psychological flexibility, can also have a transformative effect on the brain itself through its inherent capacity of neuroplasticity (see Koen 2013). .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music, as a vehicle of meaning and a practice that can activate the neuroflexible response of the brain can be a key part of a healing process that seeks to embody (or embeing) the meaning of health and healing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice From this vantage point, music as a quintessential primer of psychological flexibility not only can constitute effective interventions and treatments but also can increase well-being for individuals, groups and society. .
View Hopper M.J., Curtis S., Hodge S., Simm R. A qualitative study exploring the effects of attending a community pain service choir on wellbeing in people who experience chronic pain In turn, disentangling the self from pain95 facilitated a greater sense of wellbeing and satisfaction with life for several participants. .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers There is growing evidence that psychosocial interventions can have psychological benefits for people affected by cancer, including improved symptoms of mental health and wellbeing and optimised immune responses. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Thus, other modalities reducing stress responses represent a valuable approach to improve perioperative well being. .
View Blackburn C. ‘The people in the purple shirts’: Froebelian insights to a Singing Medicine project in a children’s hospital These included the effects of music modifying the childs perception of pain and reducing stress, while at the same time having an integral educational element that supports musical development. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s Increasingly, arts-based interventions are also being used to support caregivers wellbeing. .
View Fancourt D., Warran K., Finn S., Wiseman T. Psychosocial singing interventions for the mental health and well-being of family carers of patients with cancer: Results from a longitudinal controlled study Given that well-being is associated with mental health and also related factors such as resilience and coping, there is a need too for interventions that can support well-being in carers. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions In this paper, a social identity theoretical approach was applied to explore how participation in the arts may improve mental health in a longitudinal study. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Greater identification with their arts-based group (ABG) was significantly related to an increased rate of improvement in mental wellbeing. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions These results provide evidence for the effectiveness of arts-based activities to help improve mental wellbeing in people recovering from mental health conditions, contributing to the emerging empirical basis for these programmes (Leckey, 2011; Van Lith et al., 2013). .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Positive comments ranged from reducing stress to an antidote to stress. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Music therapy is mainly used to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety and stress; relieve discomfort; reduce patients experience of pain; and offset some of treatment related symptoms. .
View Sihvonen A.J., Särkämö T., Leo V., Tervaniemi M., Altenmüller E., Soinila S. Music-based interventions in neurological rehabilitation Music-induced improvement of mood, arousal, and relief of confusion might therefore enhance recovery of cognitive functions in these patients. .
View Lyu J., Zhang J., Mu H., Li W., Champ M., Xiong Q., Gao T., Xie L., Jin W., Yang W., Cui M., Gao M., Li M. The Effects of Music Therapy on Cognition, Psychiatric Symptoms, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Alzheimers Disease Music therapy stimulates various aspects of cognitive function and supports emotional, social and physical needs, such as enhancing expression of ones feelings, communication, learning and building new relationships. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Recent research on arts-on-referral has shown that while engaging in arts programmes participants mental wellbeing significantly increases.12 .
View Tyler N., Giles S., Daker-White G., McManus B.C., Panagioti M. A patient and public involvement workshop using visual art and priority setting to provide patients with a voice to describe quality and safety concerns: Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia The addition of visual art allowed patients to articulate emotions and impacts on everyday life associated with quality and safety. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes The results showed that visual arts enrichment activities supported the resilience of those with dementia through creative expression, increased communication, improved self-esteem, and influenced relationships with carers and family members. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Whilst retaining the primary purpose of a creative experience with artists, elements of art therapy, particularly techniques known to be effective at improving positive emotions could be included..
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia This article builds upon good practice established by this research and demonstrates on a small scale how being immersed in painting can access disenfranchised grief for four people living with dementia, contributing to evidence of the positive benefits of Arts in Health more generally. .
View Schneider J. The arts as a medium for care and self-care in dementia: Arguments and evidence There were positive effects on mood, alleviating depression and apathy from art therapy and colouring pictures 57,58 . .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation Across all the participants, when comparing the arts program with an active control, our findings suggest they experienced in the moment benefits to their well-being, in terms of improvements to interest, attention, self-esteem, and pleasure and decreases in negative affect and sadness. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Methods: This study explored the specific part played by the creative aspects of introductory arts courses that aim to improve mental well-being. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings The examination of healing capacity of non-medical elements and activities brought into attention the therapeutic aspects of artistic interventions in healthcare. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings There is a substantial evidence that art depicting nature reduces stress levels and anxiety impacting waiting experience. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Studies show that the attractiveness of physical environment in waiting areas - enhanced by art - is significantly associated with higher perceived quality of care, less anxiety, and higher reported positive interactions with staff. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings The possibility of choosing a piece of art helps patients to regain a sense of control, essential for enhancing the process of healing. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings The supportive healthcare environment via art and its aesthetic component helps to improve patients mood and evokes good memories, allowing to shift patients attention away from their illness 17 . .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Several studies on the impact of colour on different factors associated with well-being indicate a shared conclusion that colour impacts healthcare outcomes by reducing stress and enhancing the sense of well-being, improving patients sleep and reducing length of stay, helping to overcome users spatial disorientation and diminish medical errors. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Any creative activity may improve their mood: it allows patients to define their feelings helping hospital staff to gain a better insight into patients needs. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings Currently art therapy practice aims at creating space for various forms of expression in specially prepared rooms allowing for positive distraction, expression of emotions and treatment experience, education by art and psychotherapy by art. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders This study provides a better understanding of using visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders The findings showed that through the therapeutic use of visual arts, the participants were able to explore and express various emotions, face their problems, communicate better with themselves and the counsellor, achieve a deeper self-understanding, and make meaningful progress in counselling, even though some of them experienced a sense of uncertainty at the beginning of some art-making activities. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders The findings were that both in-patients and out-patients could be helped by art therapy in many ways. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders Art-making activities were used to help them explore their concerns and express their feelings related to their mood changes. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders (Amy) Another participant described his counselling experiences as feeling more comfortable, greater pleasure, and less tension when he was able to express himself through art. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders These findings indicated that after attending those sessions, her emotional state improved to a certain degree. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders After the participants completed more artwork in their later counselling sessions, they were able to feel more comfortable and positive in their responses to art. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders Conclusions This study has provided a better understanding of using visual arts in counselling adult out-patients with depressive disorders. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders The outcome showed that the making and sharing of artwork have significant potential in counselling adult clients because they can benefit from this art approach in many ways. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) After using exploratory research, case study methodology and approximation results with different painting and drawing techniques as teaching tools that aimed to develop artistic learning in the school context, it has been concluded that visual arts broaden the channels of visual expression and serve as a way to communicate affectivity and self-esteem through certain practical exercises and systematic actions that benefit the mental health of people with intellectual disabilities. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study It has been found that art has the potential to positively affect patients satisfaction with their sojourn in the hospitals studied. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study The experimental case study thus indicates that visual art contributes positively to health outcomes in hospitals..
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS They were able to express positive aspects of their lives which could be a healthy form of catharsis in and of itself. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Qualitative studies suggest that participation in visual arts creative engagement interventions (CEIs) during rehabilitation after stroke may improve mood, self-esteem, hope and some aspects of physical recovery. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study There is growing and convincing evidence that engaging in creative arts activities can promote improvements in perceived physical and mental health, social functioning and wellbeing in long-term conditions. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study For stroke survivors, arts programs have the potential within rehabilitation to address some of the psychosocial consequences of stroke and to improve post-stroke quality of life 25 . .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Evidence is also emerging that art participation can augment rehabilitation, help to address the psychosocial effects of stroke and prepare survivors for fulfilling lives after rehabilitation. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer Numerous benefits from art therapy have been documented in cancer, such as the expression of emotions, specially giving voice to feelings hard to express. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer BENEFITS OF ART THERAPY IN THE ONCOLOGY CARE There is abundant empirical evidence, based on case studies, documenting the usefulness of art therapy for help people affected by cancer to improve their well-being, favor communication with their environment and better cope with the emotional difficulties derived from their illness. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer Also the most positive feelings such as tenderness, hope or the sensation of beauty find powerful ways of symbolic expression in art therapy. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer The art therapy process is an effective practice as a self-awareness and self-care strategy for the professional, in the expression and communication of emotions and in prevention against burnout. .
View Lankston L., Cusack P., Fremantle C., Isles C. Visual art in hospitals: Case studies and review of the evidence Possible mechanisms of benefit Positive distraction It has been proposed that the beneficial effects of visual art on health are due to positive distraction. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Participants regarded their art-making as an important aspect of successful ageing, and described gaining numerous psychological benefits such as a sense of achievement, continuity, connection with others, purpose in life, and distraction from everyday problems. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. In addition, given that photography is a widely used form of self-expression, further education in this medium could be valuable in helping future clients overcome anxieties around art making. .
View Yonas, M., A.; Burke, J., G.; Rak, K., ; Bennerr, A., ; Kelly, V., ; Gielen, A., C. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Engaging Youth in CBPR Using the Creative Arts. This systematic method included distinct creative writing, drawing and painting activities designed to yield culturally relevant data generated and explored by young people. .
View Yonas, M., A.; Burke, J., G.; Rak, K., ; Bennerr, A., ; Kelly, V., ; Gielen, A., C. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Engaging Youth in CBPR Using the Creative Arts. This use of multiple forms of expression is a strength of the method and allows the participants to share their thoughts and perspectives in the manner they feel most comfortable. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia The findings suggest that the creative art-making group affirmed a positive identity outside of caring, albeit for a brief period. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Art-making was perceived as a means of emotional exploration and self-expression. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists This part of the process also showed a personal aspect as the creative process gave each person ways to unfold and share something of themselves. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Engaging in creative activity appeared to enable the creation of connections with regard to a larger sense of being oneself. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work The results show a need for flexibility in clinical work; since unique individuals express themselves in different ways, practitioners should be encouraged to offer patients opportunities for creative expression. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work The freedom to express oneself in a way one feels comfortable with offers an opportunity to also focus on the patients abilities and on activities that are considered meaningful. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials It might be beneficial to consider these ways of conscious and unconscious expression separately, because it is a fundamental different view on the importance of art making. .
View McGarry J., Bowden D. Unlocking stories: Older womens experiences of intimate partner violence told through creative expression Importantly, arts-based research approaches offer a medium through which participants may feel empowered to share their experiences through their own accounts. .
View Koebner I.J., Fishman S.M., Paterniti D., Sommer D., Witt C.M., Ward D., Joseph J.G. The art of analgesia: A pilot study of art museum tours to decrease pain and social disconnection among individuals with chronic pain The program was also felt to facilitate a new and enhanced relationship to art: I give more consideration of what was the intention of the artists..
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Furthermore, the role of arts and cultural intervention can be that of facilitating a personal journey, as the arts also offers different perspectives on the experiences of peoples difficulties (Sixsmith and Kagan, 2005; de Botton and Armstrong, 2013), and provides a platform for reflection. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development Using contemporary artwork, this session attempted to enhance the participants tolerance for ambiguity and challenged them to consider how their own personal experiences might bias their observations and interpretations. .
View Paddon H.L., Thomson L.J.M., Menon U., Lanceley A.E., Chatterjee H.J. Mixed methods evaluation of well-being benefits derived from a heritage-in-health intervention with hospital patients An intriguing object was more likely to augment the communication of personal opinions and feelings. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Art helps us connect with personal, subjective emotions, and through such a process, it enables us to discover our own interior landscape. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Engagement in the creative process can help develop knowledge and understanding about how these feelings represent the processes of loss and grief and can through facilitating provision of an outlet that can explore how the loss effects an individual through recognition of that loss and grief as it is encountered. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders She found that through art, her clients could move towards clarity, insight, and a sense of achievement by sharing more information about their hidden emotional pains, problems, trauma, and conflicts. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders In summary, all the participants were able to find different ways to explore and express their issues through art. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders What is satisfying is that I was able to express my emotions in certain topics of art activities ... .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders In this study, the counsellor was able to use those suggested means to help individual participants so that they could express their feelings through art more confidently. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer Art and in particular visual arts are an integral part of cultures, giving expression to thoughts, feelings, desires and values. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer It does so by facilitating expressive capacities and seeing oneself reflected in artistic production, in which the chosen media and materials are decisive, as well as the aesthetic work style, which emerges from the most personal resources of the person made artist. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer The ultimate goal of art therapy is to enable a change towards more personal development. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being It encouraged participants to reflect on the personal meanings of their artwork, eliciting detailed narratives about specific episodes of art-making, and their motives for creating the item photographed. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being A few participants reflected on the deeper, symbolic meanings of colour, which increased their sense of vitality and self-expression. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Positively, the qualitative method empowered the participants to share the meanings of creative art-making in their lives. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Through the development process chain it was possible to identify specific drivers brought about by the arts and culture, namely opportunities for communication and social interaction which can trigger social capacities. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Moreover, the author identifies drivers brought by arts programmes, which can put forward mechanisms of social capital building and motivation for civic engagement, such as Creating a venue that draws people together who would otherwise not be engaged in constructive social activity. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development As announced in the programme objectives, there was a primary concern with the engagement of the population in the programme in order to promote networks in the local social fabric, which was reflected in the artistic experiences created. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The Council understood that these leisure activities, by providing quality experiences where people could interact and develop their capacities, could be exploited for social stimulation and knowledge. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development If on the one hand leisure and cultural activities allow taking part of experiences and exploring individual emotions in the company of others without necessarily implicating other personal commitments; on the other hand, through engaging in these activities a shared enjoyment can be produced, which consequently can motivate future encounters and forms of co-operation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In the analysis and particularly in the interviews, it was ascertained that the social and civic awareness learning process is accomplished through drivers brought about by leisure and cultural activities, namely opportunities for expression, interaction, creation and experiential learning, which allow internalising community-oriented values of trust, tolerance, empathy for diversity and awareness of public space, all of which are imperative for citizenship growth. .
View Yonas, M., A.; Burke, J., G.; Rak, K., ; Bennerr, A., ; Kelly, V., ; Gielen, A., C. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Engaging Youth in CBPR Using the Creative Arts. DISCUSSION Visual Voices is an arts-based participatory research method that can be used to engage young community members and to facilitate equitable involvement in CBPR. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. For example, after-event opportunities to talk with peers or performers, be it online or off-line, may help enhance the benefits of cultural experience. .
View Poulos, R.G.; Marwood, S.; Harkin, D.; Opher, S.; Clift, S.; Cole, A.M.D.; Rhee, J.; Beilharz, K.; Poulos, C.J. Arts on prescription for community‐dwelling older people with a range of health and wellness needs The common point of interest created by the art-making process was reported by participants to facilitate relationship building which enabled participants to share personal matters within their group. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes Points of interest An interesting environment was observed enabling social connections and take-notice activities. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework These include knowing more people who engage in arts activities, having more support and encouragement from peers to engage, and feeling it is socially acceptable to engage. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us Art museums could engage people through more hands on art making activities and by offering more informal conversations with artists about how they make their art. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works Sharing even small experiences with others can help build self-esteem and encourage further social interactions. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes A number of mediating factors that could be enablers or barriers to the impact of participatory arts on social relationships were also identified, including factors relating to the care context, such as the care home capacity and culture, the creative process itself, and the approach of the arts facilitator, which are described elsewhere.26 Engagement in shared experiences Social relationships were facilitated through bringing people together for a shared experience, including residents who did not usually participate in group activities: I t brings together residents that would not normally choose to do other activities and builds friendships within the home. .
View Tischler V., Howson-Griffiths T., Hedd-Jones C.H., Windle G. Using art for public engagement: reflections on the Dementia and Imagination project For the D&I project, utilising art both within the research and as a means of communication, encouraged people to engage visually and interactively with the project. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation In some cases, the art focus provided the main incentive to attend, for others the social aspect was more important, and a number perceived the benefits of both, making connections between the art and social aspects. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation The program content was a stimulating experience, being a subject for conversation and learning more about other participants through discussion and artmaking. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course The core activity of the project is the provision of introductory art courses that aim to promote mental well-being and social inclusion by providing relaxing, welcoming art groups. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders In other words, visual arts had become a communication tool for them and their counsellor to achieve further discussion during the counselling process (Lee & Mustaffa, 2011). .
View Windle G., Gregory S., Newman A., Goulding A., OBrien D., Parkinson C. Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: A realist review protocol Encounters with art (viewing and making) might be seen as playing an important part in the above because it facilitates communication and collectivises feelings that are not easily addressed otherwise. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Specifically, this article examines whether discussing the artwork within a group context develops bonding social capital between participants, bridging social capital between participants and group leaders, and linking social capital between participants and arts educators and researchers. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older The discussions aimed to gage participants reactions to the art in order to understand art engagement and interpersonal engagement (e.g., cultural and social capital). .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Cerutti, R., The Impact of Culture on the Individual Subjective Well-Being of the Italian Population: An Exploratory Study They found evidence of positive effects of performing arts practice, including positive changes in reported behavior and improvements in social skills and interaction among young people at risk. .
View Grossi, E., ; Sacco, P.L., ; Blessi, G.T., ; Buscema, M., The Interaction Between Culture, Health and Psychological Well-Being: Data Mining from the Italian Culture and Well-Being Project They found evidence of positive effects of performing arts practice, including positive changes in reported behavior and improvements in social skills and interaction among young people at risk. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The role of the staff - the arts professionals developing the activities - was defined as essential to ensuring the quality of the experience, to enhance the motivation of participants and consequently to certify the development of the potential outcomes. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In research by Goodlad et al. on the ability of arts programmes to support social inclusion, the authors describe a line of benefits from the individual to community level: What begins as a case of taking part for the sake of it, produces benefits in skills, self-confidence, self-esteem and well-being. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Thus, people co-operating and working towards an artistic programme, by gaining organizational and leadership abilities can increase their ability to face other community challenges. .
View Yonas, M., A.; Burke, J., G.; Rak, K., ; Bennerr, A., ; Kelly, V., ; Gielen, A., C. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words: Engaging Youth in CBPR Using the Creative Arts. Visual Voices is an arts-based participatory research method to facilitate young community member engagement, uncover and celebrate their expertise, inform future community-engaged research and guide intervention and prevention efforts. .
View Thomson, L. J.; Lockyer, B.; Camic, P. M.; Chatterjee, H. J. Effects of a museum-based social prescription intervention on quantitative measures of psychological wellbeing in older adults Participants appreciated opportunities afforded by creative and co-productive activities to acquire learning and skills, and get to know new people in a different context..
View Morse, N.; Thomson, L.J.M.; Brown, Z.; Chatterjee, H.J. Effects of creative museum outreach sessions on measures of confidence, sociability and well-being for mental health and addiction recovery service-users These creative spaces enabled participant confidence to grow over the weeks. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Professional artists may have unique expertise to benefit participants. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes The classes helped participants develop self-confidence, create and strengthen relationships, and encouraged more active lives. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study They did seem to find that art-making affirmed identity and expanded meaningful experiences within circumscribed lifeworlds. .
View Bergqvist P., Punzi E. “Living poets society”–a qualitative study of how Swedish psychologists incorporate reading and writing in clinical work According to the participants, it is important to identify the patients abilities and interests since experiences of being a capable person strengthen ones sense of self. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Moreover, itis considered an important fact that their self-esteem and mood increase as they realized they can engage in new skills. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland According to organisers, participants sometimes discover hidden talents, participation and learning new skills boosts the confidence of older people, attending classes increases their independence and opens up to the concept of lifelong learning. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The face-to-face interviews reveal that some participants gain confidence in their skills and go on to develop further artistically and personally. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland (Interview with member of long-term visual arts group) Another interviewee emphasised that the opportunity to participate in a public forum to perform/display their talents had a positive effect on their self-esteem: The festival allows older people to publicly share their talents, which is good for self-esteem. .
View Subramaniam P., Woods B. Digital life storybooks for people with dementia living in care homes: An evaluation The development of the life story movie encouraged person-centered care in that it helped care staff to see their client as a person and to value their experience. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Aesthetic experience concerns the appreciation of aesthetic objects and the resulting pleasure. .
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community It was also stated being able to create their art work was a source of pride. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development The basic idea is that exposure to art appreciation techniques equips learners with visual literacy strategies that increase the attention that is paid to the details that constitute an image, which in turn improves the quality of the perceptions that are formed through observation. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center The students taught themselves to see the world more fully through the artists creativity. .
View Ketch R.A., Rubin R.T., Baker M.R., Sones A.C., Ames D. Art appreciation for veterans with severe mental illness in a VA Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center Through his art, he helps the viewer learn to see more and in greater detail. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Participants also shared (heir perceptions of the outcomes of the program in terms of their ability to achieve their goals, personal growth, satisfaction, and recommendations for the art therapy program. .
View MacRitchie J., Breaden M., Milne A.J., McIntyre S. Cognitive, Motor and Social Factors of Music Instrument Training Programs for Older Adults’ Improved Wellbeing Other benefits reported by the participants included increased self-awareness and selfefficacy. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Through mastering a new skill or acquiring knowledge, as well as engaging in a new activity and socializing with others, participants psychological wellbeing increases. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Because these projects increase artistic skill, they can also be considered to enhance educational status via informal education. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The approach deeply nurtures an individuals multi-sensory engagement with the world and allows him or her to develop in a way that benefits him or her, on his or her own terms, yet in a way that offers benefits of skill and esteem. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Participants indicated that their involvement in arts-based activities provided them with the opportunity to learn new skills that contributed towards their receipt of employment. .
View Garcia Yeste C., Gairal Casadó R., Munté Pascual A., Plaja Viñas T. Dialogic literary gatherings and out-of-home child care: Creation of new meanings through classic literature This functioning in fact influences adolescents to increase their self-esteem and to make sense of their lives. .
View Warran K., Fancourt D., Perkins R. The experience and perceived impact of group singing for men living with cancer: A phenomenological study (Andrew) Learning experiences support a focus on the future, the development of skills and, consequently, personal growth. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Nurturing and developing your own musical talent leads to many accomplishments that boost your self-esteem over time. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people The findings indicate that it not only enabled participants to engage in creative occupation beyond their everyday experience but also added significant meaning to their sense of identity, with effects that included a widening of participants occupational range and, for the duration of the project, a more robust self-belief. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes He soon enjoyed the experience of the arts enrichment activities, demonstrating adaptation and self-esteem, and he liked the fact that this was part of a university research project. .
View Gowda D., Dubroff R., Willieme A., Swan-Sein A., Capello C. Art as Sanctuary: A Four-Year Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Visual Art Course Addressing Uncertainty Through Reflection PURPOSE: Engagement with visual art is a promising modality for addressing issues of uncertainty via reflective practice, one that is being increasingly used in health science education. .
View Gowda D., Dubroff R., Willieme A., Swan-Sein A., Capello C. Art as Sanctuary: A Four-Year Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Visual Art Course Addressing Uncertainty Through Reflection Engagement with visual art is a promising modality for addressing issues of uncertainty via reflective practice, one that is being increasingly used in health science education. .
View Gowda D., Dubroff R., Willieme A., Swan-Sein A., Capello C. Art as Sanctuary: A Four-Year Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Visual Art Course Addressing Uncertainty Through Reflection Conclusions The findings in this evaluation indicate that art-based education holds promise to explore important competencies critical to medical practice such as observation, reflection, self-care, and tolerating uncertainty. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation In relation to the visual arts, helpful findings are emerging from small, exploratory but well-conducted studies of visual arts programs. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation They found the participants were interested in learning new things, showing improved confidence in their own skills, and capabilities. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation They provide insights into the theoretical basis of how and why visual art programs may be effective, and what outcomes may be important, an essential consideration when choosing evaluation tools. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders (Potter) Facilitating deeper self-understanding Some participants described the use of visual arts in counselling as a new learning experience to improve their self-understanding, and therefore, it also brought them to another meaningful stage of self-growth. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) The conclusion also reinforces the importance of a proper atmosphere for the teaching of Arts and the value of creative activity in the context of diversity, self-discovery and a more affective inclusion with the educational community in general. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS Participants were enabled to transform their views of themselves and others in ways that were beneficial for health and well-being: their skills and confidence improved through taking risks, they felt rewarded, developed new relationships (both through the intervention and in their daily lives), and felt valued. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review Visual art was also found to prompt new learning and intellectual stimulation. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Visual art interventions may achieve these effects by enhancing control over recovery through development of confidence, leading to enhanced self-esteem 25,26 . .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Confidence that personal rehabilitation goals and artspecific goals could be achieved was generated through the opportunities for skill acquisition that art provided. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Participants' cultural capital developed in terms of an increase in knowledge and understanding of contemporary art. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being They perceived certain continuities in their creative self-expression whilst also enjoying ongoing growth of skills and self-discovery. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being As participants were creating art at a level that was skilful enough for exhibition, their expertise may have had some bearing on the benefits derived from this activity. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Regarding artistic activities specifically, studies indicate that creativity need not decline in later life and that some older people gain many personal and social advantages from participation, including meaning, purpose, challenge and a positive identity. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Praise from fellow artists (whether amateurs or professionals) was experienced as offering a specific and potent source of validation: You get a real sense of achievement from what you've produced at art college . .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. Future research should further explore the impact of the degree of impairment on the manifestations of well-being during art sessions and study the duration and persistence of the positive effects of creative arts programmes such as the one presented here. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Improves skills - older artists realise they have something to offer. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital They were trained for continuing the art engagement activity with the patients in the years to follow. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes Visual arts enrichment activities were examined to see how they might provide opportunities for resilience. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Learning processes revolved around learning to learn and artistic development. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Each course varies a little depending on the specialism ofthe artist leading the course, which is beneficial to the project as a whole as the arts facilitators, volunteers and participants share skills and try out each others ideas. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) Visual arts education plays a fundamental role in the diversification of the artistic knowledge of children and young people, because it generates spaces for the integration of methods, forms of expression and interpretations that constitute a language and a vertex from which to understand the world and connect with others (National Council for Culture and the Arts, 2016, p. 7). In the school context, the artistic training of the student body creates inventive and critical human capacities so that art can continue its historical trajectory of revealing, through the styles and aesthetic forms of painting, sculpture, music, dance, literature and drawing, the diverse understandings and feelings of the human being about nature and about their own existence in the world (Siqueira, 2009, p. 146). .
View Noice T., Noice H., Kramer A.F. Participatory arts for older adults: A review of benefits and challenges Collaborative investigations between area researchers and artist-teachers in such venues might go a long way toward building a more extensive and cohesive knowledge base. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Linking relationships with arts educators could help older people access opportunities. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Other studies explored the development of peoples empathy and tolerance among different cultures and lifestyles. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us Be a Model of Empathy First, art museums can play an active role in building empathy and social connection within their communities, and the first step is to be a model of empathy and warmth for visitors and those who dont currently attend. .
View Konrath S. Museums as Weavers of the Invisible Strings that Connect us Design Evidence-Based Exercises that Encourage Empathy This is also related to the first point, but it focuses on how the artworks themselves can be used to help increase empathy and social connection. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development The questions were designed to assess whether the students felt that their empathic tendencies were enhanced as a result of participating in the programme, as well as to determine whether the programme was effective in developing skills other than visual literacy. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development For example, they reported that viewing art enabled them to become more attentive and tolerant to the feelings and viewpoints of others. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development It also helps to foster tolerance for different opinions. .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development For instance, the current programme could potentially be improved through increased focus on art appreciation exercises that are geared towards affective aspects of empathy. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. While the cancel experience continued to change their lives in many ways, the benefits from involvement in the art therapy/museum education program were portrayed as numerous. Although each persons diagnosis and personal circumstances differed, many described a common bond that developed from the mutual understanding and empathy evolving throughout the sessions. Participants found their confidence was reaffirmed as positive feelings about themselves increased through awareness and expression, ...fl gained) increased awareness, revelation of some unconscious feelings and issues... gelling in touch with certain things brought out more positive aspects of oneself. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes The multiple data collection methods informed the overall understanding of how the arts impacted on social relationships in care homes, allowing for a more holistic view of the impacts and the mechanisms through which participatory arts can build social relationships. .
View Power A., Smyth K. Heritage, health and place: The legacies of local community-based heritage conservation on social wellbeing A treasured outcome reported by one participant was learning tolerance for people with different capabilities: It teaches you tolerance I think. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders Visual arts open up possibilities for adult clients to express and explore their feelings, and for counsellors to understand and communicate with their clients. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. This report is meant to highlight how the crafts could be viewed as a creative and expressive asset within the field of art therapy, rather than as an activity alone. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Even if these activities normally do not stimulate social interaction, they are capable of enhancing creativity and opportunities for expression. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Here local governments can take an important role in providing equal and democratic access to quality free-time activities, by targeting arts-based pursuits. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Bringing these sources together makes a distinctive contribution to a current gap in knowledge about how and why arts interventions may lead to positive outcomes. .
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature However, further creative activities, such as visual arts, were added to the search terminology. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework These include knowing about different types of artistic activities, feeling more mentally capable of participating, and being able to make a plan for when and how to engage. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Several factors then attracted participants specifically to art-making. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists So, the creative activity accentuated a change of focus and contributed to experiences of profound joy. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists Clients can accomplish a lot of things within these creative projects. .
View Malyn B.O., Thomas Z., Ramsey-Wade C.E. Reading and writing for well-being: A qualitative exploration of the therapeutic experience of older adult participants in a bibliotherapy and creative writing group An additional question future research might explore is around the differences in therapeutic processes occurring in various community participatory arts groups based upon the artistic medium being used. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery Participants were encouraged to create their own artwork. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review The designs used to assess the impact of other art forms were more varied and flexible, which helped to illuminate important issues that would be missed by the simple use of pre- and post-test designs. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia Art-based research can be defined as the systematic use of the artistic process, the actual making of artistic expressions in all of the different forms of the arts, as a primary way of understanding and examining experience by both researchers and the people that they involve in their studies. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation The program comprises two underpinning factors; dynamic and responsive artistic practice, and a provocative and stimulating aesthetic experience. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course The creative processes were playful experimentation and inspiration. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Creative processes The creative processes identified as central to participants experience of the Open Arts courses clustered around two main themes: playful experimentation and inspiration. .
View Windle G., Newman A., Burholt V., Woods B., OBrien D., Baber M., Hounsome B., Parkinson C., Tischler V. Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research Complex interventions are often implemented in a diverse manner by people with variations in skills and ability, to different populations in different settings, which can influence the outcome of the intervention.28 The intervention development phase aims to uncover the active ingredients to help understand how visual art interventions might be effective. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study These materials present different approaches to art-making that the artist will tailor to match participants interests, abilities and impairments. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study The art itself provided ways in which survivors could use their upper limbs and try out activities for themselves. .
View Windle G., Gregory S., Newman A., Goulding A., OBrien D., Parkinson C. Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: A realist review protocol To address this, the review contributes to the development of a theoretically informed visual arts programme. .
View Scott S.D., Brett-MacLean P., Archibald M., Hartling L. Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare. A systematic review guided by inclusive conceptualization of the visual arts, that includes the common artistic approach of narrative storytelling, will help inform this innovative area of investigation. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students An artists versatility was also important to many participants, in being inventive and having an incessant need to create. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development In general, the graphic illustrates a pronounced link between the active engagement in arts activities and the educational outcomes, advocating for greater interest in this field of research, particularly in arts programmes developed in school environments. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development According to the Arts education in secondary schools: effects and effectiveness study, some of the major benefits of arts programmes were the effects on the school ethos, in the sense of pride and of the positive and adventurous atmosphere created by involvement in the arts, and on the school image, which raised its public profile due to the arts activities it promoted (Harland et al. 2000). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Through sustainable engagement in these activities people can develop skills that can be valuable for other community organizations outside the arts groups, in external social contexts and in future situations. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport In addition to the findings suggesting a number of subjective well-being benefits may be derived from changes in engagement in the arts, culture and sport, we further extend the literature on the well-being impacts of these leisure activities by identifying that these impacts are differentiated by type of activity and measure of well-being. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport They also highlight the benefits of active participation, including health benefits associated with sports, and social interaction benefits of both sport and more active involvement in the arts. .
View Richards, A. G.; Tietyen, A.C.; Jicha, G.A.; Bardach, S.H.; Schmitt, F.A.; Fardo, D.W.; Kryscio, R.J.; Abner, E.L. Visual Arts Education improves self-esteem for persons with dementia and reduces caregiver burden: A randomized controlled trial. These statements reflect the aims of this study, to provide enjoyable learning experiences in the visual arts that might stimulate those skills and processes that persons with ADRD retain, improving QOL for both persons with ADRD and their caregivers. .
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature While the existing evidence does provide an indication of the potential value of participating in arts activities to enhance wellbeing and resilience, further research which meets the requirements of healthcare commissioners will be necessary if the use of arts interventions is to become adjunct to traditional health service provision. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. Arts participation increased levels of empowerment and had potential to impact on mental health and social inclusion..
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Conclusion Overall, these creative arts adult education classes provided considerable benefits to participants that extended beyond the classroom. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Further research is needed into the long-term benefits of creative arts groups for promoting carer well-being. .
View Pereira N.S., Marques-Pinto A. Including dance instruction in an after-school socio-emotional learning program significantly improved students’ self-management and relationship skills: A quasi experimental study Therefore, the use of art-based activities in school programs may be useful to promote children and youths engagement. .
View Pereira N.S., Marques-Pinto A. Including dance instruction in an after-school socio-emotional learning program significantly improved students’ self-management and relationship skills: A quasi experimental study The present study The present study entails an alternative approach to SEL programs, the Experiencing Emotions SEL program using Education through Art, with a view to better contributing to pupils responsiveness towards after-school interventions by choosing activities that may be more appealing and interesting to children and adolescents. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The festival has grown every year and has met its objective of providing opportunities for meaningful engagement in the arts by older people, both as artists and participants. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland What this study tells us is that engagement with the arts carries considerable potential, though not easily measured, to enrich the life of participants across a variety of health-related domains. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The results of this study suggest that additional investment in participatory arts programmes for older people will likely yield considerable public health benefits into the future. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Spiro N., Williamon A., Fancourt D. Longitudinal associations between short-term, repeated, and sustained arts engagement and well-being outcomes in Older Adults These findings suggest that policies that facilitate older adults' access to arts venues and activities, and support their continued engagement with them, may help to promote happy, fulfilling lives of an increasing segment of the population. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Spiro N., Williamon A., Fancourt D. Longitudinal associations between short-term, repeated, and sustained arts engagement and well-being outcomes in Older Adults Here, we further demonstrate that sustained engagement with receptive arts activities is particularly associated with positive experienced, evaluative, and eudaimonic well-being over time. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The comments offered by the participating service users show that they are aware of the value that arts and cultural activities can bring to their lives in terms of life quality as well as health and wellbeing. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Results: Participatory arts enhanced social relationships between older people and between older people and care staff in care homes. .
View MacRitchie J., Breaden M., Milne A.J., McIntyre S. Cognitive, Motor and Social Factors of Music Instrument Training Programs for Older Adults’ Improved Wellbeing Choice of repertoire, opportunities for peer interaction, and good use of aural/visual materials contributed to the learners satisfaction with the program. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice From these data, it can be concluded that community arts approaches that pursue professionalisation on an ongoing basis are special when it comes to increasing socioeconomic status through the arts. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The musical projects documented in this chapter thus increased arts professionalisation, enhanced the socioeconomic status of participants and promoted that social determinants positive health implications. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice They developed human health-benefiting resources of status and capacity to build status via arts in a community of urban poverty, and in this way, furthered health equity and promoted social justice (equality of opportunity) of the poor. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice The insights shared in this chapter about the creative and community-driven processes of making a documentary on country or running a community festival will resonate strongly with those who work in the arts, but when viewed through a SDOH lens, these insights offer an additional dimension that speaks to the influence such activities can have from the individual to the community and organisational level. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Art and cultural engagement can play a positive role in raising peoples aspirations and making them aware of the opportunities that are available to them both within and outside their communities and this aligns well with developing soft power skills through the use of art and culture 31 . .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth Also highlighted in this paper are the benefits of working with the arts in contexts where young people have been marginalised. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) - States that the artistic activities carried out in the sessions have had a benefit in their social and educational integration within the educational establishment. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) Contributing to proposals for curricular implementation in the arts requires increasing collaboration networks with other public and private institutions, because they guarantee over time the establishment of collaborative work alliances in a systematic, constant and progressive manner that guarantee the development of visual self-expression, health mental health, affectivity and self-esteem of children and young people with Intellectual Disability. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review They suggested that attention-training exercises could lead to cognitive improvements, thereby concluding that arts training might have positive implications for other cognitive processes. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review Whilst encouraging, this theory suggests that a prior interest in the arts may be necessary for such cognitive improvements. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review All studies reviewed here, do however, suggest that community-based arts interventions can have a positive impact on cognitive processes, particularly attention, memory and cognitive engagement. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 Lifelong Learning and Community Engagement The founding principles for this key issue are that accessibility to and active participation in the arts is essential to a communitys economic vitality, and increases the quality of life across the life span, thus reducing the costs of health and long-term care. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 Accomplishments made to date in lifelong learning and the arts include robust partnerships among communitybased arts, aging services, and other community organizations. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 Intentional senior living communities, such as continuing care retirement communities, are enlisting artists and arts organizations to integrate the arts into their portfolio of programs for life enrichment and community engagement. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 Building age-friendly communities with a focus on the arts and the living history of older people will help turn these challenges into opportunities for all residents of a neighborhood. .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. During the art sessions the participants showed higher scores in several domains of well- being, such as interest, sustained attention, pleasure, and self-esteem than during traditional activities. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport The results in Model 1, which considers life satisfaction, suggest that engagement with the arts, through both arts activities and events, has a positive and statistically significant relationship with life satisfaction. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. The majority of participants attributed perceived improvement to their arts participation. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes Participants valued meeting people from their community and used these ties to access information about local opportunities. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Participants all felt that leisure-based art had enhanced the quality of their everyday life in many ways. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Those who see Bealtaine as successful in this regard suggest that its very existence raises confidence and self-esteem among older people; its high visibility nationwide through billboard campaigns, media coverage and arts ambassadors creates an awareness of the importance of participation and shared cultural experience. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery The explicit and public appreciation of the artwork produced by the users has an important effect on them. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Responses to the survey also indicated how participatory arts provided opportunities for residents to support and praise each other, including those who may not be directly involved in the activity: They appear to enjoy compliments within the peer group. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review Therefore, overall it is apparent in the studies reviewed that pa-tients/service users positively valued the arts in healthcare settings and recognised its potential positive effects, benefits and gains. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) They also appreciated the opportunity to perform as a contribution to their local community as well as wider audiences. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation Nevertheless, most respondents were able to express a sense of enjoyment and pleasure in taking part in the art program, improving their well-being (such as improving their mood or emotional state), or, were able to describe and reflect on particular techniques they had most appreciated in the art group. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation Ongoing weekly exposure to the art program may have been beneficial; self-esteem significantly increased by the end of the program at time .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Similarly, the qualitative work demonstrated that stroke survivors perceive improved self-esteem through art participation, but more specifically from the final stage of the intervention, in which the artwork is displayed and viewed by others. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being They felt that their engagement with art helped them to maintain acceptance within the wider world as a person of value, rather than being categorised by age or disability. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Appreciating validation by others Participants valued positive feedback from others about their artwork, finding that this enhanced self-esteem. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Listeners may be drawn to artists because of this quality. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. This study tests whether engagement in activities that previous studies suggest should induce positive mood would also be associated with an enhanced ability to think creatively. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study The study explored their initial motives for art-making, and then examined how art-making had subsequently influenced their subjective well-being. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials 2) using the art-making process as a consious pathway to difficult emotions and (traumatic) memories; leading to better emotion regulation; and .
View Zazulak J., Halgren C., Tan M., Grierson L.E.M. The impact of an arts-based programme on the affective and cognitive components of empathic development This study evaluates the impact of an arts-based intervention designed to nurture learner empathy through the provision of facilitated visual literacy activities. .
View Stewart J., Garrido S., Hense C., McFerran K. Music use for mood regulation: Self-awareness and conscious listening choices in young people with tendencies to depression These strategies were considered to represent conscious processes adopted by participants to change their mood. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth The arts are how we learn about, come to terms with, and express our identities, emotions, thoughts and spiritualities (Nadeau and Young, 2006) and both transmit traditional knowledge and promote embodied healing. .
View Clapp L.A., Taylor E.P., Di Folco S., Mackinnon V.L. Effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric populations affected by medical health conditions: a systematic review Expressing feelings can help children and young people better cope by providing the opportunity to reflect and to find a meaning in their experiences, thus decreasing the influence of negative emotions such as fear and uncertainty. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial The Positive and Negative Affect Scale reflected the positive emotional changes anticipated by art participation. .
View Gowda D., Dubroff R., Willieme A., Swan-Sein A., Capello C. Art as Sanctuary: A Four-Year Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Visual Art Course Addressing Uncertainty Through Reflection One can postulate that enhancing reflective practice is a necessary step toward becoming aware of ones emotional responses to uncertainty and becoming aware of ones inherent biases in thinking. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders The similar meanings of their experiences were that through art, they were able to understand their inner self at a deeper level and to face their problems more directly. .
View Nielsen S.L., Fich L.B., Roesslerb K.K., Mullins M.F. How do patients actually experience and use art in hospitals? The significance of interaction: A user-oriented experimental case study The potential of the artwork in this particular state of mind is as a generator of memories, through which life experiences can be assembled into a meaningful whole. .
View Collette N. Art therapy and cancer Arteterapia y cáncer Both the first type of evoked suffering and the second find expressive and healing outlets in the capacity of artistic representation, which natural selection bestowed in particular on the right hemisphere of our brain, to help us better face these amazing existential issues. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Furthermore, we postulated that, due to the interaction between exercise and music in the dance condition, the participants in this group would show greater improvements across all outcome measures of well-being and creativity. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Dancing significantly increased positive affect and decreased negative affect and feelings of fatigue. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Similarly to dancing, listening to music was also very effective in increasing emotional well-being and divergent thinking abilities. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Together, these findings highlight an area for further research into the potential use of two different types of approaches, dancing as well as listening to music, in helping to enhance positive affect, decrease negative affect and reduce fatigue in both clinical and non-clinical settings..
View Zarobe, L.; Bungay, H. The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature 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. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Research has shown the influence of dance interventions on positive psychological and physical wellbeing. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Dance to foster SOB The use of dance to engage young people and improving wellbeing has been widely researched. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school The use of dance as an extra-curricular intervention has many potential benefits, most notably the improvement of physical and mental wellbeing. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Indeed, dance intervention research has previously been used to enhance positive selfperception. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Mavrovouniotis et al. (2016) found that participation in a dance intervention offered enhancements in psychological wellbeing, including feelings of safety and reductions in anxiety. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Purpose: This review aims to reveal how music and dance participation relates to key social determinants of health, and acts as population wellbeing and health promotion and preventive tools for people without pre-existing health issues in diverse social groups. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Arts health is a domain concerned with promoting positive wellbeing and health outcomes for participants through engagement with various art forms, including music and dance (MacDonald et al., 2012). .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Reviewing the impacts that active engagement in cultural activities such as music and dance can have on populations and communities has the potential to identify, prevent and improve health and enhance quality of life in populations in ways that are both cost effective and enjoyable. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review The ability to improve cognitive health through active music participation is important in maintaining positive wellbeing in individuals and populations. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Wellbeing The contribution of dance participation to wellbeing involves a variety of social, physical, and personal components. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review The positive impact dance participation can have on individuals physical activity and health appear to be optimal when the style and context of the activity are culturally and socially appropriate. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Dance summary of key findings Dance participation appears to contribute positively to individuals wellbeing and health across cultures and age groups. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review The evidence suggests that dance participation affects individuals in a range of ways that can improve health determinants, such as stress and social capital, which can lead to an improvement in overall wellbeing and health. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Discussion The results of this systematic review indicate that participation in music and dance performing arts is effective for maintaining and promoting wellbeing and good health within a population. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review In addressing the initial key research question, the evidence suggests that music and dance relate to several social determinants of health in potentially positive ways. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Engagement in music and dance potentially offers participants a range of wellbeing and health benefits that are unsurpassed by other activities, such as tai chi, writing, and sport. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review The evidence reviewed here suggests that music and dance activities enhance participants physical, cognitive, and social health and wellbeing across all groups, and interventions can be highly effective and able to be adequately maintained. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Conclusion The results of this review suggest that actively participating in music and dance is an effective means through which individuals and populations can maintain and promote wellbeing and health across the life course. .
View Foley B.C., Vassallo A.J., Reece L.J. Lights out, lets dance! An investigation into participation in No Lights, No Lycra and its association with health and wellbeing Dancing is a type of organized leisure time activity which may be utilized to enhance public health. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Music, which is an important component of dance, improves physical performance. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Dance beyond many benefits helps individuals to improve their body posture. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Furthermore, dance, in addition to physical activity, combines the emotion, social interaction, motor coordination and music, thus creating a thriving environmental condition for individuals. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Generally, dance offers a host of physical and mental benefits to individuals, especially when exercised to protect or improve their health. .
View Mansfield L., Kay T., Meads C., Grigsby-Duffy L., Lane J., John A., Daykin N., Dolan P., Testoni S., Julier G., Payne A., Tomlinson A., Victor C. Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15-24 years) to promote subjective well-being: A systematic review Taking part in dance exercise to music (aerobics) and hip-hop dancing aerobics were reported to significantly improve self-reported positive well-being and reduce distress and fatigue at the end of the intervention (effect size=NR, p<0.05).47 .
View Mansfield L., Kay T., Meads C., Grigsby-Duffy L., Lane J., John A., Daykin N., Dolan P., Testoni S., Julier G., Payne A., Tomlinson A., Victor C. Sport and dance interventions for healthy young people (15-24 years) to promote subjective well-being: A systematic review This evidence also shows that taking part in dance can lead to positive well-being outcomes in terms of mood enhancement and self-reported reductions in feelings of depression in some youth populations. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience We suspect that, in addition to the functional and psychological factors identified so far, the aesthetic experience in dance may be an important therapeutic factor mediating several outcomes of dance and other arts-based interventions. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience We suspect that, in addition to the functional and psychological factors identified so far, the aesthetic experience in dance may bean important therapeutic factor mediating several outcomes of dance and other arts-based interventions. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience In clinical practice, dance interventions can support adherence to keep high levels of daily movement and social activities, among other factors by causing pleasurable and aesthetic experiences from and with ones own body. .
View Kattenstroth J.-C., Kalisch T., Holt S., Tegenthoff M., Dinse H.R. Six months of dance intervention enhances postural, sensorimotor, and cognitive performance in elderly without affecting cardio-respiratory functions In the dance group, beneficial effects were found for dance-related parameters such as posture and reaction times, but also for cognitive, tactile, motor performance, and subjective well-being. .
View Kattenstroth J.-C., Kalisch T., Holt S., Tegenthoff M., Dinse H.R. Six months of dance intervention enhances postural, sensorimotor, and cognitive performance in elderly without affecting cardio-respiratory functions In this context, it is noteworthy that in addition to the aspects of physical exercise and the requirements for fine motor coordination, posture and balance - the emotional aspects of dancing and its close association with music - might add further beneficial effects. .
View Saarikallio S.H., Randall W.M., Baltazar M. Music Listening for Supporting Adolescents’ Sense of Agency in Daily Life These reasons were categorized as: For current activity; For entertainment/enjoyment; To relax/calm down; To focus on the Music; For boredom/habit; To cope with a situation; For thinking/reflecting; To raise/boost energy; To enhance my current mood; To diminish my current mood; and To maintain my current mood. .
View Saarikallio S.H., Randall W.M., Baltazar M. Music Listening for Supporting Adolescents’ Sense of Agency in Daily Life Worded as to cope with a situation, this suggests that listeners were using music to improve their internal mood state to deal with their lack of control over the external situation. .
View Vik B.M.D., Skeie G.O., Specht K. Neuroplastic effects in patients with traumatic brain injury after music-supported therapy We provide knowledge of how and why music-supported interventions for patients with deficits in social behavior may experience a positive enhancement of social interactions and thereby live a better life. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Musical engagement, therefore, has the potential to contribute positively to all dimensions of wellbeing. .
View Särkämö T. Music for the ageing brain: Cognitive, emotional, social, and neural benefits of musical leisure activities in stroke and dementia In summary, music listening has an enhancing effect on mood and arousal, which can temporarily improve cognitive performance in attention or memory tasks in healthy older adults as well as in stroke patients with neglect and in PWDs. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review Dancing also helped service users to relax by releasing tension. .
View Ray K.D., Götell E. The use of music and music therapy in ameliorating depression symptoms and improving well-being in nursing home residents with dementia Music activities designed by music therapists and facilitated by CNAs may help sustain the reduction of depression symptoms and improve wellbeing in nursing home residents with moderate to severe dementia. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice This suggests that emotional function of music in ceremonies has the capacity to be used flexibly and for a range of beneficial outcomes. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In particular, this promising theoretical model can be focused on well-being by considering how experiencing different levels of pleasure, arousal and dominance in combination might better promote health and well-being through music engagement. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music can generate positive responses and play an important role in emotional expression and mood modulation. .
View Cheong C.Y., Tan J.A.Q., Foong Y.-L., Koh H.M., Chen D.Z.Y., Tan J.J.C., Ng C.J., Yap P. Creative Music Therapy in an Acute Care Setting for Older Patients with Delirium and Dementia Music therapy is a goal-directed process in which the therapist helps the patient to improve, maintain, or restore a state of well-being. .
View Cheong C.Y., Tan J.A.Q., Foong Y.-L., Koh H.M., Chen D.Z.Y., Tan J.J.C., Ng C.J., Yap P. Creative Music Therapy in an Acute Care Setting for Older Patients with Delirium and Dementia CMT may exert its benefits in engagement and mood due to the effects of music on attention 34 , general well-being, and quality of life. .
View Kemper K.J., Hamilton C.A., McLean T.W., Lovato J. Impact of music on pediatric oncology outpatients Oncology patients often use music as a nonphar-macologic therapy to reduce stress, improve mood, and decrease pain (4-6). .
View Blackburn C. ‘The people in the purple shirts’: Froebelian insights to a Singing Medicine project in a children’s hospital Just by having some music can change their whole environment, and be calming. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Music therapy is an effective form of supporting cancer care for patients during the treatment process. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Music therapy not only helps patients cope with their negative emotions. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Listening to recorded music while receiving those forms of treatment can help take patients minds away from the discomfort caused by the treatment and help them cope with high levels of stress, fear and loneliness. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Participation in a group music therapy brings people out of isolation, creates powerful social and emotional bonds and generates an overall good feeling. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care Movement (spontaneous or rhythmical) with music is a therapeutic tool that creates positive thinking and feeling of wellness. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Clift S. A systematic review of mental health and wellbeing outcomes of group singing for adults with a mental health condition Existing systematic reviews have found that community music and singing activities can promote mental health in people who are not diagnosed with a mental health condition. .
View Modugno N., Iaconelli S., Fiorilli M., Lena F., Kusch I., Mirabella G. Active theater as a complementary therapy for Parkinsons disease rehabilitation: A pilot study Occupational therapies, art therapies (such as music 11 and dance 10 ), and group psychotherapy 9 have also been shown to produce positive effects on QoL, anxiety, and depression. .
View Lennartsson A.-K., Horwitz E.B., Theorell T., Ullén F. Creative Artistic Achievement Is Related to Lower Levels of Alexithymia It is likely that practicing activities such as music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and writing may amplify emotional experiences and facilitate translations of emotions, and thereby reduce alexithymia. .
View Lennartsson A.-K., Horwitz E.B., Theorell T., Ullén F. Creative Artistic Achievement Is Related to Lower Levels of Alexithymia Practicing activities such as music, dance, theatre, writing, and visual arts may amplify emotional experiences and facilitate translations of emotions, and thus thereby reduce alexithymia. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students Music has an influence on the human body that is beneficial to becoming more empathetic, communicable, and satisfied with life. .
View Florian Carl ,Rosemond Kutsidzo Music a nd Wellbeing in Everyday Life: An Exploratory Study of Music Experience in Ghana Major motives that explained why people reportedly chose to listen to music included spiritual inspiration, relaxation, concentration as well as the need to increase energy levels, turn around negative moods, take away boredom and cancel out ambient noise. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Sociocultural performing arts practices that enable active participation, such as music and dance, provide people with positive and creative ways of engaging with their communities and challenging personal physical, cognitive, and emotional systems. .
View Caló F., Steiner A., Millar S., Teasdale S. The impact of a community-based music intervention on the health and well-being of young people: A realist evaluation Through participatory music making, the organisation aims to engage disadvantaged young people in creative activities helping them to express their emotion. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture It seems likely that this may be due to the higher levels of engagement, the opportunities for selfexpression, and the subsequent sense of accomplishment and clarity of identity inherent in active music-making. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Being able to sing in ones first language afforded individuals the opportunity to express not only aspects of their culture but also an articulation of their thoughts and feelings. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice More than that, participation in the arts offers the opportunities for the personal to become political, the individual become the communal offering multifaceted calls to action. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth The arts, including creative drama, enable a dialogic dance to occur between mind and body; a socially constructed process that creates moments of insight that are both cognitively and physically experienced. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Therefore, density of ones discussion networks is also likely to increase the possibility of arranging shared cultural activities and participation with the members in the network. .
View Bird J.M., Karageorghis C.I. A Grounded Theory of Music-Video Use in an Exercise Facility Social interaction The effects of the music-video channel had the potential to prompt social interaction between individual exercisers and facility staff. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school The shared experiences created through the dance intervention provided a space to make connections and may have helped to sustain and strengthen the friendships beyond the sessions. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes In addition, new topics of conversation were initiated during the activities, sometimes about the arts themselves while other times the arts facilitator would encourage everyone to share ideas, memories and stories from their lives: I saw how it affected peoples relationships when they were talking about the music or the way theyd been encouraged to be involved in the discussions about lyrics and songs or what the actual programmes would involve. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Another facet of collaborative composition, which differs from other forms of group musical engagement, is the potential for facilitating interaction and strengthening relationships between group members. .
View Guachalla A. Social inclusion and audience development at the Royal Opera House: a tourist perspective The audience development tools that the Royal Opera House uses to engage new audiences resulting in social inclusion were emerging themes as some tourists noted the influence that these initiatives exert in their awareness of the theatre and experience of the area. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth Through interviews with youth participants and adult facilitators in our workshops we have heard that the activities involved in applied theatre workshops were not just fun - they had a greater significance, in that they build trust, enabling the development of voice, and the sharing of power. .
View Modugno N., Iaconelli S., Fiorilli M., Lena F., Kusch I., Mirabella G. Active theater as a complementary therapy for Parkinsons disease rehabilitation: A pilot study Furthermore, theater requires a high degree of personal interaction and thus promotes socialization, lessening the feeling of isolation frequently reported by PD patients. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS Group Relationships A significant proportion of the included literature focuses on the role of theater and drama in enhancing or transforming group relationships, and improved engagement with others seems to be a particularly notable dimension of cultural value. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students They also found that it brought people together, created connections with people who may not be like themselves, and also facilitated a connection between the person and the music. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience This experience may pass from mere playful expression and enjoyable experimenting (e.g., with music and dance), via a self-efficacy experience, for example, when moving or playing an instrument, to symbolic expression (e.g., how would your joy sound?), or the creation or formation of something beautiful/authentic in any arts modality. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Dance, drama and visual art programmes were specifically mentioned as encouraging personal development. .
View Saarikallio S.H., Randall W.M., Baltazar M. Music Listening for Supporting Adolescents’ Sense of Agency in Daily Life In this line of thought, the use of music to increase the sense of agency and beliefs of efficacy can be seen as one way of musical self-enhancement. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Findings: The findings demonstrate that individual and group music composition contributed to a sense of wellbeing through control over musical materials, opportunities for creativity and identity making, validation of life experience and social engagement with other participants and professional musicians. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Findings: The findings demonstrate that individual and group music composition contributed to a sense of wellbeing through control over musical materials, opportunities for creativity and identity making, validation of life experience and social engagement with other participants and professional musicians. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school The sessions were taught with a scaffolded approach, meaning that each weeks learning was extended until the pupils were comfortable creating their own dance movement. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review However, a much larger body of research is developing that is focused on using arts practices, such as music and dance, in the treatment of ill-health. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In this continuing developmental process, each of the music theatre productions can include workshops, training sessions, mentorship networks, conferences and, of course, rehearsals in music, dance, visual arts and theatre. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In addition, a community arts approach to increasing professionalisation in the musical arts, on a recurring basis, was highly inclusive of people in marginal life situations and remained so while progressively building skills of participants. .
View Foley B.C., Vassallo A.J., Reece L.J. Lights out, lets dance! An investigation into participation in No Lights, No Lycra and its association with health and wellbeing Further investigation into motivations for participation in organized and modified forms of leisure-time dance, and how these motivators can be leveraged to increase and sustain participation is warranted. .
View Boyce M., Bungay H., Munn-Giddings C., Wilson C. The impact of the arts in healthcare on patients and service users: A critical review A broad and diverse range of arts activities informed our interpretation of the arts, and ranged from visual and performing arts, to music, dance, theatre and literature. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia The participants may be encouraged to participate in musical improvisation with instruments or voice, with dance, movement activities or singing. .
View Frishkopf, M.; Hamze, H.; Alhassan, M.; Zukpeni, I., A.; Abu, S.; Zakus, D. Performing arts as a social technology for community health promotion in northern Ghana. Such groups can achieve several congruent goals: they gather multiple generations and revive traditional performance types, thus strengthening the social fabric; they serve as effective community mobilization devices; and they have the potential to incorporate health-oriented dance dramas, and their component songs and dances, into the local oral tradition, to be passed down through the generations. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Future research should attempt to build engagement with current minorities to understand how music and dance participation enhances the wellbeing and health of entire populations. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review It is recommended that further research is needed to investigate how minority and Indigenous groups wellbeing and health might benefit through active participation in culturally appropriate music and dance activities. .
View Lukach A.J., Jedrziewski M.K., Grove G.A., Mechanic-Hamilton D.J., Williams S.S., Wollam M.E., Erickson K.I. Rhythm experience and Africana culture trial (REACT!): A culturally salient intervention to promote neurocognitive health, mood, and well-being in older African Americans Culture Education classes are designed to be as useful, interactive, and entertaining as the African Dance classes to increase the likelihood of adherence as well as promotion of well-being. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Given that in order to experience benefits from music making, people must be involved in a musical activity, it is important to consider how facilitators stimulate engagement opportunities (e.g., music educators, community music leaders) and then promote long-term investment in individuals. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music for Life is a practice that involves the engagement and learning of musicians, care staff, and residents as a group through the arts. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice How can employment in the arts promote health equity, and what do community arts (centrally involving musical expressions) contribute? .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice We are looking at how music can help cultivate local talents and empower people to become more involved in their community. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice With this, and the subsequent contributions of others, we can more fully participate in and promote the experience of music and health for all. .
View Vettraino E., Linds W., Jindal-Snape D. Embodied voices: using applied theatre for co-creation with marginalised youth While covering a broad range of visual, aural, oral and performative activities, the authors have focused on the benefits of working with applied theatre methodology to engage marginalised young people in embodied processing of their experiences and stories. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture It is possible that these shared experiences of musicking and co-creation of musical material also contribute positively toward strengthening social relationships and an emerging sense of group identity. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Music offers ownership and engagement, and this project illustrated the huge benefits that can accrue to the individuals and groups involved in a music/dance project. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Increased self-esteem, the development of new skills, and increased connectedness both within the school and between the participants and the wider community were very apparent and the sense of empowerment, particularly at the dance-off signature event, was palpable. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Participants valued the opportunity to sing with others, and liked the organisation of the clubs. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making A wider social effectplaying concerts in our community feeling strong links with the community. .
View Campion, M.; Levita, L. Enhancing positive affect and divergent thinking abilities: Play some music and dance. Notably, while both dancing and listening to music increased emotional well-being, they had dissociable effects on different aspects of divergent thinking, with greater change in positive affect being associated with greater enhancement in measures of verbal and non-verbal creativity, respectively. .
View Sheppard A., Broughton M.C. Promoting wellbeing and health through active participation in music and dance: a systematic review Dance participation can also contribute to positive body image and self-acceptance. .
View Koch S.C., Mergheim K., Raeke J., Machado C.B., Riegner E., Nolden J., Diermayr G., von Moreau D., Hillecke T.K. The embodied self in Parkinsons Disease: Feasibility of a single tango intervention for assessing changes in psychological health outcomes and aesthetic experience This model can help us understand how dance therapy works from an arts therapies perspective. .
View Stewart J., Garrido S., Hense C., McFerran K. Music use for mood regulation: Self-awareness and conscious listening choices in young people with tendencies to depression Thus, it appears that there is a need to develop nuanced strategies for increasing awareness of the effect that music listening can have on young peoples mood and wellbeing. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Consideration of these psycho-social-cultural determinants gives us the opportunity to research and establish the links between music, health, and well-being. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Testing in this systematic way would enhance understanding of the general wellbeing impacts of group music making that might be accounted for by universal brain and body processes vs. wellbeing impacts that may be unique to different ensemble types due to their particular performance styles, practice demands and traditions. .
View Habron J., Butterly F., Gordon I., Roebuck A. Being well, being musical: Music composition as a resource and occupation for older people Music, emotion and identity The findings from this project suggest that the process of composing music (involving imagining, listening, critiquing, discussing and helping to rehearse and refine) evoked powerful emotions in the participants, for whom reflecting on life and re-establishing knowledge of identities helped to frame both their current and their idea of possible future identities. .
View Węziak-Białowolska D. Attendance of cultural events and involvement with the arts—impact evaluation on health and well-being from a Swiss household panel survey DID models were estimated and the treatment and control groups assessed with respect to change in measures of health, mood and life satisfaction, in order to demonstrate that the impact of active engagement with the arts and passive cultural attendance on health and well-being. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms Mechanisms of change gleaned from the studies that were common across modalities include physical (e.g., increased muscle strength; neurochemical effects, such as endorphin release), intra-personal (e.g., enhanced self-concept, strengthened agency and mastery; processing and communication of emotions), cultural (e.g., creative expression, aesthetic pleasure), cognitive (e.g., stimulation of memory), and social (e.g., increased social skills and connection), that were all considered to contribute to reduced depression and symptoms. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms Mechanisms of change gleaned from the studies include physical (improvements in balance, muscle strength; neurochemical effects, such as endorphin release), intra-personal (positive views of self; strengthened agency and mastery; communication and processing of emotions; coping strategies), cultural (creative expression, aesthetic pleasure), cognitive (stimulation of memory), and social (increased social skills and connection) elements that were all considered to be causal in reduced depression and symptoms. .
View Daykin, N.; Mansfield, L.; Meads, C. What Works for Wellbeing? A systematic review of wellbeing outcomes for music and singing in adults. Many wellbeing measures were used, including anxiety, depression, mood and quality of life. .
View Kasahara-Kiritani, M.; Hadlaczky, G.; Westerlund, M.; Carli, V.; Wasserman, C.; Apter, A.; Balazs, J.; Bobes, J.; Brunner, R.; McMahon, E.M.; Cosman, D.; Farkas, L.; Haring, C.; Kaess, M.; Kahn, J.P.; Keeley, H.; Nemes, B.; Bitenc, U.M.; Postuvan, V.; Saiz, P.; Sisask, M.; Värnik, A.; Sarchiapone, M.; Hoven, C.W.; Wasserman, D. Reading books and watching films as a protective factor against suicidal ideation These media may act as sources of social support or mental health literacy and thus reduce the suicide risk constituted by low sense of belonging..
View Jensen, A.; Bonde, L.O. The use of arts interventions for mental health and wellbeing in health settings The effects are reported as subjective feelings of increased selfconfidence and wellbeing, being part of a community, building new social relationships, participating in meaningful activities, creating a connection between body and mind, promoting relaxation, fostering a sense of hope and developing new coping mechanisms and experiencing increased sense of selfworth, motivation and aspiration and decreased levels of depression.4,12,19,20 Examples of studies include research from AOP programmes. .
View McCann T.V., Cotton S.M., Lubman D.I. Social problem solving in carers of young people with a first episode of psychosis: a randomized controlled trial A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions to improve carers experience of caring for people with severe mental illness concluded that carer-focused interventions appear to enhance their quality of life and experience of caring while also reducing psychological distress, and should be offered as an integral component of service delivery for individuals with severe mental illness.6 .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Participants felt that the intervention gave them routine and structure with an opportunity to engage positively with others, which in turn decreased the sense of social isolation and was felt to support wellbeing and the potential of recovery. .
View Thomson L.J., Morse N., Elsden E., Chatterjee H.J. Art, nature and mental health: assessing the biopsychosocial effects of a ‘creative green prescription’ museum programme involving horticulture, artmaking and collections Another aspect of note from this study is the sharing of past and current experiences of mental health that appeared to enhance social ties. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The empowerment of mental health service users can include a higher degree of individual empowerment, a stronger sense of belonging to the community, development of, and participation in, the activities. .
View Curtis A., Gibson L., O’Brien M., Roe B. Systematic review of the impact of arts for health activities on health, wellbeing and quality of life of older people living in care homes Specific aims included the effects on depression, anxiety and general wellbeing measures. .
View Fancourt D., Williamon A., Carvalho L.A., Steptoe A., Dow R., Lewis I. Singing modulates mood, stress, cortisol, cytokine and neuropeptide activity in cancer patients and carers Psychosocial interventions for all three populations have been found to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, increase social support networks, improve quality of life and raise perceptions of care 2 . .
View Gulliver A., Pike G., Banfield M., Morse A.R., Katruss N., Pescud M., McMaster M., Valerius H., West S. Evaluation of the Music Engagement Program for people with Alzheimers disease and dementia: Study protocol for a pilot trial Consequently, there is a need for interventions that have the potential to improve other outcomes including quality of life, social outcomes, as well as decrease symptoms of mental health problems. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Multilevel modelling analyses demonstrated that participants mental wellbeing significantly improved over time. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions Despite these limitations, the timing of change in mental wellbeing experienced by participants indicates that the improvements were likely due to their engagement in the programme. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care It can be also included for planning programs of treatment and rehabilitation to promote wellness, improve physical and emotional well-being and the quality of life..
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders For this session, it has introduced some methods and suggestions for me to stabilise my mood swings, and my ways of coping with stress, and the ups and downs in life. .
View Windle G., Gregory S., Newman A., Goulding A., OBrien D., Parkinson C. Understanding the impact of visual arts interventions for people living with dementia: A realist review protocol The potential for such programmes to improve a broad range of outcomes such as well-being, quality of life, cognitive function and creative thinking; increases in communication (including nonverbal), facilitating reminiscence and meaningful conversation; regaining a sense of self; increasing self esteem; and improving the quality of life of carers is suggested in some studies. .
View Tessa Mae Whelden The Contribution of Music Involvement to the Wellbeing of College Students One way to reduce anxiety, such as performance anxiety, is through cognitive restructuring, and more broadly cognitive behavioral therapy. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development As seen, these encounters are occasions for participants to discover and explore shared interests. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland Those engaged in intergenerational projects mention that they have extended their social networks by getting to know local young people. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions In fact, social connectedness may be facilitated through different mechanisms in the different activities. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia A control group with other activities controls for increased social contact and stimulation. .
View Scott S.D., Brett-MacLean P., Archibald M., Hartling L. Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare. In addition to having an engaged Knowledge User Advisory Panel to facilitate strategic networking and dissemination of findings from the study, members of our research team are members of important and strategic networks, which will provide useful platforms for engaging with multiple audiences. .
View Hatami T., Noroozi A., Tahmasebi R., Rahba A. Effect of multimedia education on nutritional behaviour for colorectal cancer prevention: An application of health belief model Multimedia allows for users to easily interact with content due to its dynamic and attractive graphical effects and use of various visual and audio media. .
View Fiellin, L., E.; Hieftje, K., D.; Pendergrass, T., M.; Kyriakides, T., C.; Duncan, L., R.; Dziura, J., D.; Sawyer, B., G.; Mayes, L.; Crusto, C., A.; Forsyth, B., WC.; Fiellin, D. A. Video Game Intervention for Sexual Risk Reduction in Minority Adolescents: Randomized Controlled Trial. According to the 2016 National Education Technology Plan, technology increasingly is being used to personalize learning and give students more choice over what and how they learn and at what pace, preparing them to organize and direct their own learning for the rest of their lives and the focus is on using technology to transform learning experiences with the goal of providing greater equity and accessibility 79 . .
View Peters V.J.T., Meijboom B.R., Bunt J.E.H., Bok L.A., van Steenbergen M.W., de Winter J.P., de Vries E. Providing person-centered care for patients with complex healthcare needs: A qualitative study As a result, there is a need to make higher education services available to large number of students and, at the same time, offer an individualized learning package for each student. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school Such opportunities offer migrant pupils rich experiences in connecting with learning, the school and adults in a way that is positive and meaningful. .
View Twedt E., Proffitt D.R., Hearn D.L. Art and aging: Digital projects for individuals with dementia Assessment Learning Outcomes The action teaching model had a variety of positive outcomes for students. .
View Hanna G.P., Noelker L.S., Bienvenu B. The arts, health, and aging in America: 2005-2015 Although developed for professional and teaching artists, user data show the tool has also engaged learners from fields such as social work, life enrichment, and health care. .
View Wei N.J., Dougherty B., Myers A., Badawy S.M. Using google glass in surgical settings: Systematic review 17 Virtual Reality displayed on glasses screen can also directly help in patient treatment for example in pain management. .
View Bruggers C.S., Baranowski S., Beseris M., Leonard R., Long D., Schulte E., Shorter A., Stigner R., Mason C.C., Bedrov A., Pascual I., Bulaj G. A prototype exercise-empowerment mobile video game for children with cancer, and its usability assessment: Developing digital empowerment interventions for pediatric diseases Video games show potential for health-related behavioral change by promoting disease education and self-management. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials The AT characteristics varied and narrative synthesis led to hypothesized working mechanisms of AT: induce relaxation; gain access to unconscious traumatic memories, thereby creating possibilities to investigate cognitions; and improve emotion regulation. .
View Lindblad K., de Boise S. Musical engagement and subjective wellbeing amongst men in the third age To return into the world with a renewed contact with the self and an improved mood can completely change the perception of the socially shared space, which in turn affects relationships - and, consequently, wellbeing. .
View Aithal S., Karkou V., Kuppusamy G., Mariswamy P. Backing the backbones—A feasibility study on the effectiveness of dance movement psychotherapy on parenting stress in caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder It also encouraged them to be in the here and now which could be associated with better emotional regulation. .
View Imtiaz D., Anwar Y., Khan A. Wearable sensors and a multisensory music and reminiscence therapies application: To help reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms in person with dementia Long term monitoring of the psychological change, more personalized positive videos/images, and a larger population would help us improve our results in the future. .
View van der Steen J.T., van Soest-Poortvliet M.C., van der Wouden J.C., Bruinsma M.S., Scholten R.J.P.M., Vink A.C. Music-based therapeutic interventions for people with dementia The specific focus was to assess whether they can improve emotional well-being including quality of life, mood disturbance or negative affect, behavioural problems, social behaviour, and cognition. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Conclusion Findings from this study extend previous research on cultural capital by (1) drawing attention to the inclusive aspect of cultural capital, which is associated with individuals positive psychological outcomes; (2) showing that examining online forms of cultural participation as well as multiple forms of cultural activities including popular and sporting events can enrich our understanding of the diverse nature of cultural capital; and most notably, (3) applying the literature on interpersonal discussion networks to the context of culture and demonstrating that the structural characteristics of communication networks play an important role for individual-level outcomes. .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS These projects all enable people to exchange stories and experiences and develop positive views of themselves and others. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery This improvement is described in connection with a decrease of stress, a greater ability to relax or escape from their problems. .
View Han X. Neurofeedback mechanism of music features on mental health development of adolescents The brisk music is more effective in soothing the emotions of the teenagers and improving their mental health. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Focusing 100% of your concentration on one thing can be like a meditation at times and feels very healthy and beneficial. .
View Stanczyk M.M. Music therapy in supportive cancer care It may be also basic for planning effective programs of rehabilitation to promote wellness, improve physical and emotional well-being and the quality of life. .
View Zhang, Y.; Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework. It is described as healthcare buildings that (1) reduce the stress levels for all healthcare building users; and (2) promote health benefits for users. .
View Zhang, Y.; Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework. comfortable environment: to ensure the provision of continuous comfort, physiologically and psychologically, for occupants . .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Crafting might have a role as a tool during and outside of therapy settings as a means to engage in a safe and healthful coping practice. .
View Dahlgren, G., ; Whitehead, M., Policies and strategies to promote social equity in health Positive social relations and social support when experiencing very stressful situations due to e.g. poverty, divorce or unemployment are examples of such health protection factors. .
View de Paiva A., Jedon R. Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization For instance, spending a day at home can be helpful to lower stress levels and relax (short-term effect). .
View Friesinger J.G., Topor A., Bøe T.D., Larsen I.B. Studies regarding supported housing and the built environment for people with mental health problems: A mixed-methods literature review People with mental health problems need meaningful places in which to dwell that offer both protection and opportunities to grow..
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Some caregivers view leisure as a temporary escape from caring, which helps to preserve health and emotional functioning, thereby enhancing coping (Gahagan et al., 2007). .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia This theory resonates with the caregivers descriptions of deriving feelings of calmness from participating in the group which they could then apply in their caregiving roles. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach When experienced within a safe environment and frame, these neurological shifts promote health and wellness. .
View Monsuez J.-J., François V., Ratiney R., Trinchet I., Polomeni P., Sebbane G., Muller S., Litout M., Castagno C., Frandji D. Museum moving to inpatients: Le louvre à l’hôpital Such an approach is judged very satisfying by patients and may, in many instances reduce hospital-related anxiety..
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making Stable wellbeing is when individuals have the psychological, social and physical resources they need to meet a particular psychological, social and/or physical challenge. .
View Shakespeare T., Whieldon A. Sing Your Heart Out: Community singing as part of mental health recovery The aim was to provide a safe environment in which there was understanding of the varieties of mental ill-health and the needs that may arise with such conditions. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings It is expressed in the concepts of healthy environment promoting active life and healing environment defined as a treatment setting that sustains the healing process by creating a supportive physical and social environment. .
View Awtuch A., Gȩbczyńska-Janowicz A. Art and Healthcare - Healing Potential of Artistic Interventions in Medical Settings As a result of studies analysing how people manage to cope with stress without compromising their psychosocial functioning and their health, the attention has been drawn to the broadly understood human and environmental resources that make it possible for people to cope with dangers. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Subjective well-being and engagement in arts, culture and sport. They suggest participation in sports, recreation and fitness may generate positive spillover between domains thus increasing well-being at work. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Providing a good reception service, clean spaces that are architectonically well thought-out, and respecting and assisting the public are the basic rules of the institution. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Nevertheless, as discussed earlier, social interaction is a key driver for imparting community-oriented values. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Tourism development is usually accompanied by infrastructure improvement in order to make a destination more attractive to tourists. .
View Geng-qing Chi, C., ; Caia, R., ; Li, Y., Factors influencing residents’ subjective well-being at World Heritage Sites Such infrastructure upgrades also benefit residents, who will enjoy easier access to a variety of recreation, leisure, shopping and service facilities. .
View Daykin, N.; De Viggiani, N.; Pilkington, P.; Moriarty, Y. Music making for health, well-being and behaviour change in youth justice settings: a systematic review This project sought to provide participants with a framework that fostered individual success and recognition while encouraging community cohesion. .
View Venerandi A., Quattrone G., Capra L. City form and well-being: What makes London neighborhoods good places to live? The search for an urban form which fosters peoples wellbeing has long been the research topic of many architects and scholars. .
View Pearce E. Participants’ perspectives on the social bonding and well-being effects of creative arts adult education classes These findings suggest that the opportunity to meet people regularly and frequently may be sufficient to create social cohesion and improved well-being for group members. .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles Activities such as those delivered through the community centres in this study have a part to play in helping shift an agenda towards the promotion of wellbeing and positive health. .
View Cole N., Stenström C. The Value of California’s Public Libraries It is important for organizations to maximize the social value of their activities so that the wellbeing of those affected by the organizations work is improved, equity among those affected is increased, and sustainability of the environment is enhanced. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland The festival facilitates self-expression and personal development, with equally strong effects on social networking and engagement with the community. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Indeed, this activity was emphasised by participants as being integral to their well-being and was recognised as a quick and effective method for connecting with others. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Sustainable Community Development Building healthy communities that are sustainable is a primary goal of our time. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Regarding architectural design, more spacious wards may allow better socializing by activating the patient to interact more with his or her surrounding and ultimately improve patient health. .
View Corvo E., Skingley A., Clift S. Community singing, wellbeing and older people: implementing and evaluating an English singing for health intervention in Rome It is, therefore, crucial that policy makers take into account social activities to promote the health and wellbeing of.
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? The promotion of leisure activities which are active and promote social interaction should be considered in programmes aimed at improving the quality of life. .
View Brown J.L., MacDonald R., Mitchell R. Are People Who Participate in Cultural Activities More Satisfied with Life? In the face of economic change it would seem that an important way of improving social wellbeing and quality of life would be to create opportunities for engaging in a number of leisure activities, specifically those that are active and promote social interaction. .
View Capolongo S., Rebecchi A., Dettori M., Appolloni L., Azara A., Buffoli M., Capasso L., Casuccio A., Conti G.O., D’amico A., Ferrante M., Moscato U., Oberti I., Paglione L., Restivo V., D’alessandro D. Healthy design and urban planning strategies, actions, and policy to achieve salutogenic cities Their use limits the demand for energy and, consequently, the impacts of its production, thus protecting health and the environment. .
View Capolongo S., Rebecchi A., Dettori M., Appolloni L., Azara A., Buffoli M., Capasso L., Casuccio A., Conti G.O., D’amico A., Ferrante M., Moscato U., Oberti I., Paglione L., Restivo V., D’alessandro D. Healthy design and urban planning strategies, actions, and policy to achieve salutogenic cities It is necessary that such policies guarantee citizens not only an access to decorous housing, but also the right to live in a context that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable and that meets the specific needs of users. .
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes The built environment does affect wellbeing Previous studies have evidenced the effect of the built environment on the wellbeing and quality of life of care home residents. .
View Van Steenwinkel, I.; De Casterlé, B., D.; Heylighen, A. How architectural design affords experiences of freedom in residential care for older people. Accessibility Accessibility enhanced freedom of movement, action and choice, and, consequently, also affected experiences of living together. .
View Punzi L., Chia M., Cipolletta S., Dolcetti C., Galozzi P., Giovinazzi O., Tonolo S., Zava R., Pazzaglia F. The role of architectural design for rheumatic patients’ wellbeing: The point of view of environmental psychology This user-centered design culture can be taken as reference to understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the creation of private and/or public spaces or objects that can be usable and accessible to as many users as possible. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice In addition to The Edges openplan design, the ethos of the venue is one of equity and access, making the tools of digital creativity available to the broader community. .
View Van Steenwinkel, I.; De Casterlé, B., D.; Heylighen, A. How architectural design affords experiences of freedom in residential care for older people. Security includes physical safety, social support, and peace of mind, for example, being free from risk, danger, concern, or doubt. .
View Galindo-Neto N.M., Alexandre A.C.S., Barros L.M., Sá G.G.M., de Carvalho K.M., Caetano J.Á. Creation and validation of an educational video for deaf people about cardiopulmonary resuscitation Thus, attention to the safety of the scene in the video is important to contribute to the dissemination of this necessary precaution. .
View Beauchet O., Cooper-Brown L., Hayashi Y., Galery K., Vilcocq C., Bastien T. Effects of thursdays at the Museum at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts on the mental and physical health of older community dwellers: The art-health randomized clinical trial protocol In addition, to minimize potential risks, the RCT is conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), providing assurance that the rights, safety, and well-being of participants are protected. .
View Wheatley, D.; Bickerton, C. Measuring changes in subjective well‑being from engagement in the arts, culture and sport In some cases, though, the results may simply reflect the activity itself, e.g. the relationship observed between being more physically active through participation in sport and health satisfaction. .
View Rice L., Drane M. Indicators of Healthy Architecture—a Systematic Literature Review The design of the built environment plays an important role as a determinant of health. .
View Punzi L., Chia M., Cipolletta S., Dolcetti C., Galozzi P., Giovinazzi O., Tonolo S., Zava R., Pazzaglia F. The role of architectural design for rheumatic patients’ wellbeing: The point of view of environmental psychology An interdisciplinary approach to environment, health and well-being Taking care of places where people live, work or spend their leisure time practically means to be able to support them throughout their life. .
View Punzi L., Chia M., Cipolletta S., Dolcetti C., Galozzi P., Giovinazzi O., Tonolo S., Zava R., Pazzaglia F. The role of architectural design for rheumatic patients’ wellbeing: The point of view of environmental psychology In the coming years public health and the quality of the environment may be influenced also by living conditions in cities, public and private spaces, political choices, urban planning approaches, architectural design criteria, regulatory and structural interventions, and promotion of lifestyles intended to protect the health of citizens and the quality of the environment in which they live. .
View de Paiva A., Jedon R. Short- and long-term effects of architecture on the brain: Toward theoretical formalization Neuroarchitecture studies can also help to improve the design of buildings and cities and improve health and wellbeing on the short and long term..
View Mc L.J., Harrison I.R. The effects of built environment design on opportunities for wellbeing in care homes Aim of the study Having identified the possibility of improving resident wellbeing through support and enablement for daily activities, this study explores how the built environment affects the activities of care home residents. .
View Ho H.C.Y., Mui M., Wan A., Ng Y.-L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H., Chan S.S. Happy Family Kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong Future studies that modify the positive psychology intervention by tailoring to behavioral changes in physical exercise and healthy diet may improve the physical quality of life as well. .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles This reflects a reorientation towards promoting healthy behaviours and well-being, and pro-active investment to avoid future ill health costs. .
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Maintaining their physical fitness and functional capacity at satisfactory levels, lead them to a more qualitative and independent lifestyle while the risk of various diseases is reduced. .
View Todd C., Camic P.M., Lockyer B., Thomson L.J.M., Chatterjee H.J. Museum-based programs for socially isolated older adults: Understanding what works With the link between wellbeing, social inclusion and physical health being widely accepted, this research makes a contribution by identifying how such schemes are beneficial. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Qualitative analysis considered the ways in which improvements in reported wellbeing, health, social and physical functioning resulting from the sessions might have occurred. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice Participation in community activities is recognised as a protective factor in relation to health outcomes. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice When designing future research on health and well-being, this model offers an interesting framework and has clear implications for practice. .
View Racicot-Matta, C.; Wilcke, M.; Egeland, G., M. Development of radio dramas for health communication pilot intervention in Canadian Inuit communities. This training has resulted in members of the community with the skills to produce or arrange production of further health promotion programmes. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Individual Impacts Regarding the individual impacts of cultural activities affecting people throughout engagement, the main identified topics of impact were, according to the review, cognitive development, attitudinal changes, perceptions and motivation, health improvements and wellbeing. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development Specifically, with these active and instructive occupations the institution aims to induce social education and enhance citizenship building. .
View Ho H.C.Y., Mui M., Wan A., Ng Y.-L., Stewart S.M., Yew C., Lam T.H., Chan S.S. Happy Family Kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong Furthermore, the tools of community engagement and involvement enabled the service units and schools to develop the programs according to the characteristics and needs of their participants. .
View Ritchie A., Gaulter A. Dancing towards belonging: the use of a dance intervention to influence migrant pupils’ sense of belonging in school This guidance suggests that schools contribute to SOB through the curriculum (e.g. teaching citizenship and life-skills), by encouraging equality, and through engagement of extended services. .
View Núñez S. Medicinal drumming: An ancient and modern day healing approach Initially, the practice was designed to engage at risk youth in positive community building, cultural affirmation, and age appropriate intervention. .
View Twedt E., Proffitt D.R., Hearn D.L. Art and aging: Digital projects for individuals with dementia In action teaching, assignments are created that simultaneously benefit students and society by directly connecting classroom material to a community intervention. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture This way of working draws upon the composers expertise not only in composition but also in facilitating, and ultimately empowering, their participants. .
View Williams E., Dingle G.A., Jetten J., Rowan C. Identification with arts-based groups improves mental wellbeing in adults with chronic mental health conditions The programmes were community-based and facilitated by arts professionals. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes Nonetheless, these findings encourage further work to refine our understanding of the social aspects of community-based adult education classes in promoting health, well-being and community cohesion. .
View Pearce E., Launay J., Machin A., Dunbar R.I.M. Is Group Singing Special? Health, Well-Being and Social Bonds in Community-Based Adult Education Classes These classes were run by a national charity that promotes lifelong learning in the community (the Workers Educational Association, WEA) and took place in venues utilised by the local community, including a library, community halls and a school. .
View Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N., Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Results show that when social capital is accounted for, cultural capital derived from sports participation was positively associated with subjective well-being and social support. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia The qualitative data enhanced evidence for the outcome of social connectedness, with the public celebration of achievements being an important way for bringing people together. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s She derives great satisfaction from seeing people enjoy the group which she established. .
View Zhang, Y.; Tzortzopoulos, P.; Kagioglou, M. Healing built-environment effects on health outcomes: environment–occupant–health framework. relaxing atmosphere: healthcare environments can be stressful, hence appropriate sensory stimulation for given situations in spaces can strengthen the positive (and/or weaken the negative) impacts The term holistic refers to the fact that the framework supports the consideration of the interactive effects of various HBE factors. .
View Huang, S., F.; Zheng, W., L.; Liao, J., Y.; Huang, C., M.; Lin, T.,Y.; Guo, J., L. The effectiveness of a theory-based drama intervention in preventing illegal drug use among students aged 14–15 years in Taiwan. Although the process may be time-consuming, the effects can be beneficial. .
View Grossi, E.; Blessi, G. T.; Sacco, P.L. Magic moments: Determinants of stress relief and subjective wellbeing from visiting a cultural heritage site. This implies, among other things, that even people for whom we hardly can expect an increase of well-being as a result of aesthetic experiences due to high baseline values, can nevertheless benefit from it in terms of stress reduction. .
View Nielsen J.H., Overgaard C. Healing architecture and Snoezelen in delivery room design: A qualitative study of womens birth experiences and patient-centeredness of care The environment furthermore seemed to provide opportunities for physical comfort and relaxation, which helped the women cope and their sense of being in control. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Spiro N., Williamon A., Fancourt D. Longitudinal associations between short-term, repeated, and sustained arts engagement and well-being outcomes in Older Adults There is thus a need to investigate sustainable ways of promoting well-being in later life. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Interior design features such as nature images and more spacious rooms, and architectural features providing more sunlight had positive effects on anxiety and postoperative pain. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Interior design features such as nature images and more spacious rooms, and architectural features providing more sunlight had positive effects on anxiety and postoperative pain. .
View Vetter D., Barth J., Uyulmaz S., Uyulmaz S., Vonlanthen R., Belli G., Montorsi M., Bismuth H., Witt C.M., Clavien P.-A. Effects of art on surgical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Regarding architectural features, providing a spacious, friendly, light-flooded hospital architecture may improve patient health, as measured by patient activity, pain, anxiety, and even mortality. .
View Tamplin J., Clark I.N., Lee Y.-E.C., Baker F.A. Remini-sing: A feasibility study of therapeutic group singing to support relationship quality and wellbeing for community-dwelling people living with dementia and their family caregivers We also wanted to measure positive aspects of wellbeing for FCGs such as life satisfaction and flourishing. .
View McNaughton A., Aldington S., Williams G., Levack W.M.M. Sing Your Lungs Out: A qualitative study of a community singing group for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The unexpected finding of themes of right space and being cared for appeared to contribute to the positive effects on health and well-being. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes This aimed to create a positive enjoyable experience for those taking part. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes Here, creative activities can be seen to make respondents more resilient while undertaking the activity than they might have been otherwise. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders These findings indicate that for her, most sessions were effective and valuable, and she felt relaxed as well as comfortable during those sessions. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being It increases one's enjoyment of life, to be giving more attention to these things. .
View Pollay R.W. Targeting youth and concerned smokers: Evidence from Canadian tobacco industry documents It has sought to induce large numbers of young people to view smoking as attractive, counteracting health education. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms This may be accompanied by self-critical thinking, which can exacerbate a depressed state. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia It was a sort of like a respite thing - the caregivers art group as a space of freedom to allow caregivers to do their own things Respite refers to a temporary period of rest or relief from something difficult or distressing. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia Caring was very much experienced as depleting coping reserves, and the art-making group offered a temporary respite. .
View Kelly M., Rivas C., Foell J., Llewellyn-Dunn J., England D., Cocciadiferro A., Hull S. Unmasking quality: Exploring meanings of health by doing art Group discussions built on the self-assurance gained from doing craft work together and talking in a relaxed way with a common purpose. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Small arts and crafts projects offered manageable and satisfying ways of filling the occupational voids created by CFS/ME, and offered opportunities to be creative. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Once established as a leisure activity, art-making provided a psychological escape from a physically and socially circumscribed lifeworld. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials This was done in a setting simulating an art center where students could use art materials to relieve stress. .
View Abbing A., Ponstein A., van Hooren S., de Sonneville L., Swaab H., Baars E. The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials 1) using art-making as a pleasant and relaxing activity; .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland (Interview with member of long-term visual arts group) Another participant believed that focusing on art reduces his anxiety about his health: I probably think about the art more that I think about my health. .
View Williamson V.J., Bonshor M. Wellbeing in brass bands: The benefits and challenges of group music making When stressed, going to a rehearsal calms me and helps me revalue what I was stressed about. .
View Wyatt M., Liggett S. The Potential of Painting: Unlocking Disenfranchised Grief for People Living With Dementia The presence of the artist researcher as witness helped restore confidence and placed them in a more relaxed frame of mind, opening them up to the creativity within them. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders (Potter) Feelings of satisfaction After completing a few pieces of artwork in their counselling sessions, all the participants were able to feel more comfortable and positive to the art-making activities. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders He even pointed out that this counselling method made him feel relief and lightness in his inner self to a great extent. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders (Shawn) Some participants found that they would feel relieved and cheerful after expressing their negative emotions through art in their counselling process. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being Since retiring, her artistic projects had become important for providing a new source of satisfaction: That sense of challenge and learning.it's helped me through a lot of what could have been very dead periods, you know. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Crafting does involve considerations of mastery and skill building, and therapists need to be sensitive to the implications of these endeavors. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia The theoretical model suggests the art activity is cognitively stimulating, consequently further research could assess of cognitive function. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery This discussion was facilitated by the art facilitator who in some instances asked questions to facilitate reflections and critical thinking. .
View Saavedra J., Arias S., Crawford P., Pérez E. Impact of creative workshops for people with severe mental health problems: art as a means of recovery This emphasis on discursive and pragmatic aspects, attention training and the effect of release from rumination suggests a value to cognitive rehabilitation through creative practice. .
View Sunderland N., Lewandowski N., Bendrups D., Bartleet B.-L. Music, health and wellbeing: Exploring music for health equity and social justice For instance, by engaging in practices that build upon and develop ones capacity of psychological flexibility, the dynamic underlying quality of the brains neural plasticity is activated and compelled towards that which the particular practices are directed. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study Cognitive stimulation was noted in terms of keeping the brain active, learning a new skill, being challenged mentally and technically and improving concentration and memory. .
View Windle G., Newman A., Burholt V., Woods B., OBrien D., Baber M., Hounsome B., Parkinson C., Tischler V. Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research In turn, the artefact can provide cognitive stimulation. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review All the studies suggested, however, that arts-based activities had a positive impact on cognitive processes, in particular on attention, stimulation of memories, enhanced communication and engagement with creative activities.Conclusion: The existent literature suggests that arts activities are helpful interventions within dementia care. .
View Young R., Camic P.M., Tischler V. The impact of community-based arts and health interventions on cognition in people with dementia: A systematic literature review Their theory posits that interest in the arts leads to motivation, which in turn leads to sustained attention; it is argued that improvements in attention lead to improvements in other cognitive processes. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Several clients reported more positive mood outcomes when they engaged with crafting. .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. In addition, we expect those attending the pottery workshop to improve their mood states after each session, and by the end of the programme to show an improvement in their self-esteem. .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. During the pottery workshop sessions, the participants manifested a positive affect and well-being that was reflected in the high scores in the domains pleasure, self-esteem and normalcy, as well as in the low scores for the domains negative affect and sadness. .
View Pérez-Sáez, E.; Cabrero-Montes, E., M.; Llorente-Cano, M.; González-Ingelmo, E. A pilot study on the impact of a pottery workshop on the well-being of people with dementia. The assessments of well-being conducted over the ten sessions of the programme suggest that taking part in a creative arts activity may improve several aspects of wellbeing (such as interest and sustained attention, and especially self-esteem and a sense of normalcy) over a period of several weeks. .
View Richards, A. G.; Tietyen, A.C.; Jicha, G.A.; Bardach, S.H.; Schmitt, F.A.; Fardo, D.W.; Kryscio, R.J.; Abner, E.L. Visual Arts Education improves self-esteem for persons with dementia and reduces caregiver burden: A randomized controlled trial. Perhaps the improved self-esteem of the persons with ADRD meant a more positive outlook in general, relieving stress or anxieties on the part of the caregiver. .
View Hacking, S.; Secker, J.; Spandler, H.; Kent, L.; Shenton, J. Evaluating the impact of participatory art projects for people with mental health needs. For instance, a question for the empowerment rating relating to selfworth: Has being involved in your art project helped you to feel you are a more worthwhile person? .
View Binnie, J. Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing? One participant from this group, said that if someone is able to connect with the art then it probably would, which suggests that the visitors feeling of how well they understand the artwork, or are able to find meaning in it, is an important factor in feeling comfortable and satisfied with the experience. .
View Fancourt D., Baxter L., Lorencatto F. Barriers and enablers to engagement in participatory arts activities amongst individuals with depression and anxiety: Quantitative analyses using a behaviour change framework People with depression and anxiety both reported that enhanced feelings of capability would encourage them to engage more with arts activities. .
View Kim D. The effects of a combined physical activity, recreation, and art and craft program on ADL, cognition, and depression in the elderly In particular, reduced depression in elderly women is thought to be closely associated with improved self-esteem through diverse and creative art and craft programs favored especially by women. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia It felt good doing art work - an accumulation of positive influences of art-making on mood and identity All four participants were enthusiastic about the creative art-making group, expressing not only pleasure in engaging the creative process but a deep sense of self-affirmation. .
View Reynolds F., Vivat B., Prior S. Womens experiences of increasing subjective well-being in CFS/ME through leisure-based arts and crafts activities: A qualitative study Art-making encourages hope for the future Participants regarded their art-making as helping to create hope for the future, as they looked forward with interest to further projects, rather than feeling totally trapped by functional limitations and defined by their ill-heath. .
View la Cour K., Josephsson S., Luborsky M. Creating connections of life during life-threatening illness: Creative activity experienced by elderly people and occupational therapists A primary benefit of engaging in creative activity was identified as experience of joy. .
View Hanson K. Positive Psychology for Overcoming Symptoms of Depression: A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy of a Positive Psychology Self-Help Book versus a CBT Self-Help Book The study was advertised online via Action for Happiness and it is possible that participants expected to feel happier and less depressed as a result of taking part in a study endorsed by this organization. .
View OShea E., Léime A.N. The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland It gives you a sense of wellbeing if you do a good painting or if you do a good piece of sculpture with clay. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement Other benefits of participating in the arts projects were described in terms of giving purpose, meaning and hope, increased confidence, a sense of achievement, pride and satisfaction, as well as confidence and self-esteem and the ability to rebuild an identity beyond that of being a service user (Secker et al., 2007). .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement It is most likely a state of being that is difficult to access for individuals with mental health problems, which makes arts engagements even more significant in terms of therapeutic values and feelings of empowerment. .
View Mastandrea S., Fagioli S., Biasi V. Art and psychological well-being: Linking the brain to the aesthetic emotion Alternatively, it may be that experiencing positive aesthetic emotions is not only the outcome of a special empathetic state provoked by the artwork but may depend on the level of perceived ambiguity in the artwork itself. .
View Deane K., Fitch M., Carman M. An innovative art therapy program for cancer patients. Comments were elicited about the organization of sessions and the enjoyment and satisfaction derived from the art therapy program in relation to its strengths and weaknesses. .
View Waddington-Jones C., King A., Burnard P. Exploring wellbeing and creativity through collaborative composition as part of hull 2017 city of culture Since the participants found the workshops uplifting and fun, it seems likely that their participation in the workshops will have increased their subjective wellbeing. .
View Forbes M. “We’re pushing back”: Group singing, social identity, and caring for a spouse with Parkinson’s This approach frames social identity as having important consequences for health and wellbeing strong social identification fulfills psychological needs in the form of belonging, meaning, support, efficacy, and agency. .
View Moss H., Lynch J., O’Donoghue J. Exploring the perceived health benefits of singing in a choir: an international cross-sectional mixed-methods study It has significantly improved my mental health, giving me more confidence and less anxiety. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial The focus on positive affect reflects the selected definition of emotional wellbeing and the potential impact of art identified from previous literature. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Joice S., Kroll T., Mead G., Donnan P., Toma M., Williams B. Art participation for psychosocial wellbeing during stroke rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial Perception of control over recovery was identified in earlier qualitative work as a positive benefit of art participation. .
View Schneider J. The arts as a medium for care and self-care in dementia: Arguments and evidence This impact can be direct, by bringing emotional release or pleasure to the person affected. .
View Windle G., Joling K.J., Howson-Griffiths T., Woods B., Jones C.H., Van De Ven P.M., Newman A., Parkinson C. The impact of a visual arts program on quality of life, communication, and well-being of people living with dementia: A mixed-methods longitudinal investigation Participants also identified that even if they did not perceive their own work as aesthetically pleasing, they conveyed pleasure in the process of engaging with making art, and many expressed pride in their sense of achievement. .
View Secker J., Heydinrych K., Kent L., Keay J. Why art? Exploring the contribution to mental well-being of the creative aspects and processes of visual art-making in an arts and mental health course Since a key aim is to help people feel comfortable and relaxed, the roles of the arts facilitator and volunteer include chatting with participants and being mindful of whether they seem settled and happy, or need any help. .
View Cárdenas R.E., Barriga A.P., Lizama J.I. Artistic expression as a teaching strategy for the development of affectivity and self-esteem in people with Intellectual Disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) La expresión artística como estrategia didáctica para el desarrollo de la afectividad y la autoestima en una persona con Discapacidad Intelectual y Síndrome Alcohólico Fetal (SAF) Carrying out workshops and practical activities designed from emotional expectations, personal experiences around affectivity and their relationship with the closest world, is a professional and family commitment that raises the quality of life of people with disabilities to the height of their dignity (Garda, D^az & Fernandez, 2013, p. 7). 4. Self-esteem Self-esteem refers to the need for respect and self-confidence, the desire to be accepted and valued by others. People become more self-confident by having a high level of positive self-esteem, because it improves mental health (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders) and quality of life (Navas, Uhlmann & Berastegui, 2014, p. 36), neutralizing the feelings of inferiority that are continually exposed, allowing to accentuate a satisfactory perception of life, promoting personal autonomy, establishing interpersonal, social and cultural relationships in an equal and satisfactory manner with personal well-being and environment (Alcantara, 1993). Through artistic expression, the artist with a disability projects his or her level of identity and provokes reactions in the viewer, whether positive or negative. The return of these reactions gives feedback to the artist, causing him to stimulate his level of self-esteem, favoring the use of his internal resources, discovering himself within all his possibilities, enhancing his value as a person in the social environment (Ballesta, Vizcamo & Tables, 2011, p. 150). Likewise, Lilia Polo (2000) states that artistic creation allows us to reach to the most secret and unspeakable feelings; play with the limits, overcome them through creative fantasy, dialogue with the real and the fictitious, take a trip back to the origins and come back to tell it (p. 312). .
View Windle G., Newman A., Burholt V., Woods B., OBrien D., Baber M., Hounsome B., Parkinson C., Tischler V. Dementia and Imagination: A mixed-methods protocol for arts and science research The research questions ask: Can art improve quality of life and well-being? .
View Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS Participants report decreased anxiety, decreased loneliness, increased self-confidence and self-esteem, and increased sense of value and purpose. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Confidence was inferred by the qualitative study as a route by which art participation improved recovery, self-esteem and mood. .
View Reynolds F. Colour and communion: Exploring the influences of visual art-making as a leisure activity on older womens subjective well-being They revealed that creative art-making introduces a rich occupational texture into daily life, resulting in cognitive stimulation, social connectedness and ultimately a positive identity resistant to the stigma that is too commonly attached to ageing and ill-health..
View Douka S., Zilidou V.I., Lilou O., Manou V. Traditional dance improves the physical fitness and well-being of the elderly Improving or maintaining their nutritional status combined with exercise is associated with many benefits, including increased physical fitness and strength, reducing the incidence of sarcopenia, reducing functional loss and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, reducing the risk of falls and/or their frequency. .
View Dunphy, K.; Baker, F. A.; Dumaresq, E.; Carroll-Haskins, K.; Eickholt, J.; Ercole, M.; Kaimal, G.; Meyer, K.; Sajnani, N.; Shamir, O.Y.; Wosch, T. Creative Arts Interventions to Address Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Outcomes, Processes, and Mechanisms Processes relating to social relationships are described as interaction through playing of instruments, promotion of empathic relationships, increased communication, and reduced social isolation. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Crafting, either brought in by the client or introduced by the art therapist, can be a means of learning together, practicing socialization, and enhancing creative expression and meaning making around self-awareness and affect regulation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development The Secker et al. study on participatory arts projects developed in England with people with mental health needs, demonstrated that arts initiatives are opportunities for social contact that allow dealing with stigmas of isolation and for building bonds that contribute to social inclusion (Secker et al. 2007). .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development These community-level social effects are attitudinal changes within a community in forms of socialization and civilising processes, which helps people to find shared interests and opportunities for connection that can promote collective action to reaching a bottom-up process of community intervention - community revitalisation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development At the light of the previous chain of community-level social impacts, cultural activities by being favourable to social interaction and connections, to the development of leadership and organizational skills, by encouraging trust and the adoption of common values when pursuing specific agendas, can induce social capital formation. .
View Azevedo, M., The evaluation of the social impacts of culture: culture, arts and development These particular projects show that engagement in arts and culture activity can develop a sense of belonging to a place, where ex-offenders are supported to re-enter society and potential offenders have a space to work on their social problems. .
View Pienaar L., Reynolds F. ‘A respite thing’: A qualitative study of a creative arts leisure programme for family caregivers of people with dementia The motivating and supportive functions of the group and the tutors (or group facilitators) in community art interventions have been noted in other studies (e.g. Camic et al., 2014; Lawson et al., 2014), and clearly rely on the facilitators skills not only in presenting interesting art projects but managing group dynamics to enhance the experience of mutual support, respect and sharing. .
View Jones M., Kimberlee R., Deave T., Evans S. The role of community centre-based arts, leisure and social activities in promoting adult well-being and healthy lifestyles Mental wellbeing groups focused on art and craft activities and friendship-building activities. .
View Horghagen S., Josephsson S., Alsaker S. The use of craft activities as an occupational therapy treatment modality in Norway during 1952-1960 The production of craft activities was used to gain skills which were necessary to get a job, stimulating activity, earning money, being valued in society and increasing socialization. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults There is, therefore, a need to identify sustainable, community-based solutions to foster social interactions and prevent loneliness in older adults. .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults These programmes were found to aid perceived social inclusion by providing a context for social interactions and a safe and stimulating space that enabled positive change for the individual such as enhanced self-esteem and positive interpersonal experiences including opportunities for social interactions and cultivating relationships 21 . .
View Tymoszuk U., Perkins R., Fancourt D., Williamon A. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between receptive arts engagement and loneliness among older adults Future research is needed to understand the mechanisms through which different arts activities, in particular receptive arts engagement, can contribute to preventing and alleviating feelings of loneliness and facilitating social connectedness among older adults..
View Roe B., McCormick S., Lucas T., Gallagher W., Winn A., Elkin S. Coffee, Cake & Culture: Evaluation of an art for health programme for older people in the community The overall aim and goals of the programme and sessions were to promote wellbeing through engaging with the collections/exhibitions, creative activities and social encounters facilitated by staff and artists. .
View Ander E.E., Thomson L.J.M., Blair K., Noble G., Menon U., Lanceley A., Chatterjee H.J. Using museum objects to improve wellbeing in mental health service users and neurological rehabilitation clients Stickleys (2010) narrative inquiry into arts participation suggested that outcomes might include making new friends and experiencing peer support; although it was unsurprising to find higher levels of social interaction in our study, this outcome was notably important in ameliorating feelings of social isolation brought about by mental illness. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes In terms of social relationships, it has been found that participatory arts programmes provided opportunities for meaningful social contact, support and friendship, improved relationships between people living in care homes, and fostered a better sense of social cohesion and community for those with dementia in care homes.22 .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes RESULTS The data showed that involvement in participatory arts helped to address issues of loneliness and social isolation by promoting the social relationships between older people and between older people and staff in care homes. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes (Stage 1 staff member) DISCUSSION The findings demonstrate the impact of participatory arts on the social relationships between older people and between older people and staff in care homes, with the potential to address issues of loneliness and social isolation. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Furthermore, through the participatory arts, residents gained confidence, staff learnt new skills to engage residents, and both felt more comfortable to interact informally and on a personal level with each other. .
View Dadswell A., Bungay H., Wilson C., Munn-Giddings C. The impact of participatory arts in promoting social relationships for older people within care homes Further research into this area could look specifically at older peoples feelings of social connectedness and reciprocal relationships within care homes, and how participatory arts can specifically target, encourage and promote these to address loneliness and social isolation..
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria It reveals how such a project enhanced dialogue, increased awareness, and built and contributed to mutual understanding in order to support a shift in the harder area of symbolic community thinking and attitude, against a backdrop of conflict, war and isolation and builds the basis for inclusive cultural heritage tourism. .
View Moualla Y., McPherson G. Making change towards inclusive societies: The soft power of community archaeology in building cultural heritage in Mozan, Syria Community archaeology as a figurative vehicle can empower individuals and communities as it supports creating cultural participation in people to come together, discuss their past, present and future in order to build the integrated bridges between who they are and who they want to become; reducing the risk of further conflict. .
View Morris J.H., Kelly C., Toma M., Kroll T., Joice S., Mead G., Donnan P., Williams B. Feasibility study of the effects of art as a creative engagement intervention during stroke rehabilitation on improvement of psychosocial outcomes: Study protocol for a single blind randomized controlled trial: The ACES study Interactions with the artists and within the group provided an environment in which survivors could practice and regain control over their communication. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older Such interventions have the potential to develop different types of social capital as discussions cemented bonding relationships with other members of the group and developed bridging relationships with the warden and group leader. .
View Goulding A. How can contemporary art contribute toward the development of social and cultural capital for people aged 64 and older The conversations about the art developed bonding, bridging, and linking social capital, developing the wider network ties that have been shown to contribute to peoples well-being (Litwin & Shiovitz-Ezra, 2011). .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. In this report, we argue for the use of crafting techniques as a tool that art therapists could integrate into their practice as a way to: encourage self-expression, reduce anxieties among patients about not being creative, a tool for self-care, and a means to integrate traditional and folk forms of expression into art therapy practice. .
View Jensen A. Mental health recovery and arts engagement The notion of identity is also explored in Daykin et al. (2010), who suggest that engaging in arts activities provides service users with access to a variety of new identities and is able to depart from the stigmatised or relatively powerlessness of the patient; this was reinforced by giving service users a new voice to provide their opinions or speak about their experiences. .
View Lin R., Yan Y.-J., Zhou Y., Luo Y.-T., Cai Z.-Z., Zhu K.-Y., Li H. Effects of Creative Expressive Arts-based Storytelling (CrEAS) programme on older adults with mild cognitive impairment: Protocol for a randomised, controlled three-arm trial Participants will be encouraged to share their artwork with the group and vocalise any thought that comes to mind. .
View Newman A., Goulding A., Davenport B., Windle G. The role of the visual arts in the resilience of people living with dementia in care homes Artistic creativity, which appeared normal and easy for all, may be seen as an adaptive, expressive response to how participants were experiencing their lives and both the conscious and unconscious challenges they faced. .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders Four art-making activities were applied at different stages of the counselling process in order to help the participants express and understand themselves (see Appendix 2). .
View Lee K.L., Mustaffa M.S., Tan S.Y. Visual arts in counselling adults with depressive disorders So I find that is possible to be creative.Expressing what the art activity needed or wanted me to express. .
View Kaimal, G.; Gonzaga, A., M.; Schwachter, V. Crafting, health and wellbeing: findings from the survey of public participation in the arts and considerations for art therapists. Art therapists might also consider engaging in more systematic research on the health outcomes of crafting including research on brain functioning, psychological wellbeing and overall physiological and psychological functioning. .
View Fancourt, D.; Steptoe, A.; Cadar, D. Cultural engagement and cognitive reserve: museum attendance and dementia incidence over a 10-year period Theories of cognitive reserve, disuse syndrome and stress have suggested that activities that are mentally engaging, enjoyable and socially interactive could be protective against the development of dementia. .
View Richards, A. G.; Tietyen, A.C.; Jicha, G.A.; Bardach, S.H.; Schmitt, F.A.; Fardo, D.W.; Kryscio, R.J.; Abner, E.L. Visual Arts Education improves self-esteem for persons with dementia and reduces caregiver burden: A randomized controlled trial. The Visual Arts Education pedagogical approach shows the potential for effectiveness for improving quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia These conditions are important for cognitive, social and individual responses, leading to benefits for people with early to more advanced dementia. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia Critical reviews of arts and health research suggests that participatory art interventions for people living with dementia have the potential to improve a broad range of outcomes. .
View Windle, G.; Gregory, S.; Howson-Griffiths, T.; Newman, A.; O Brien, D.; Gouldin, A. Exploring the theoretical foundations of visual art programmes for people living with dementia This combination of