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September 2024 PMID 39220449

Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing.

Helen Keyes, Sarah Gradidge, Suzanna Elizabeth Forwood, Nic Gibson, Annelie Harvey, Evelin Kis, Karen Mutsatsa, Rachel Ownsworth, Shyanne Roeloffs, Magdalena Zawisza

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently cite the research as evidence that arts and crafting can significantly improve life satisfaction and mental health, with phrases like 'positive predictions' and 'significant wellbeing boost' reflecting the perceived importance. The tone is enthusiastic and supportive, emphasizing the potential for arts to serve as an accessible mental health tool, which underscores the high agreement and engagement scores.

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Most discussions clearly support the study's findings, emphasizing the positive impact of arts and crafts on wellbeing.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many highlighting the health benefits and mood-boosting effects of engaging in creative activities.

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Several comments reference specific studies, methodologies, and potential implications, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions suggest the research could influence mental health practices and encourage arts engagement as accessible wellbeing strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • Engaging in arts and crafting activities (CAC) is linked to higher levels of life satisfaction, happiness, and feeling that life is worthwhile.
  • The study used data from over 7,000 adults in England and found that CAC predicts these wellbeing benefits even after accounting for factors like age, gender, income, health, and employment.
  • The findings suggest that creating art and crafts could be an accessible and affordable way to improve public mental health and wellbeing.]
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いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

人間にとって何かを生み出し続けることは大切なようだ。 https://t.co/GpJBTChi7j

Aug 18, 2024 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 80,388 followers View post →
Rachael Jefferson, PhD
@3dancingfeet · X

NEW research 'Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing' in Frontiers in Public Health provides evidence that indulging our creative side could provide everyone with a significant #wellbeing boost. #arts #creativity https://t.co/5uXfq0YKEg https://t.co/i9P2EX82uy

Aug 17, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 5,440 followers View post →
Natalie
@Rhythm_N_Cues · X

Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find ~ https://t.co/fClEn107mS

Sep 22, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 583 followers View post →
nouf alahmari
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متخيلين كيف

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野澤光
@NOZAWAHikaru · X

元論文は ↓ https://t.co/IgeBdgt3vh

Aug 21, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,134 followers View post →
L'Observatoire du Positif
@feelgood2021 · X

Une étude récente a montré que les pers pratiquant des activités créatives seraient + satisfaites de leur vie et même que les effets de l’art et des loisirs créatifs seraient supérieurs à ceux procurés par un emploi https://t.co/MyYM4gLIlA @BloomTime_ @GabrielleDufou5 @loutro1990 https://t.co/hUES7rgn5U

Sep 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,480 followers View post →

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参考： Keyes, H., Gradidge, S., Forwood, S. E., Gibson, N., Harvey, A., Kis, E., Mutsatsa, K., Ownsworth, R., Roeloffs, S., & Zawisza, M. (2024). Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1417997. https://t.co/tCvTTj6uNp

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nouf alahmari
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متخيلين كيف

Aug 8, 2025 · 4 likes · 3,031 followers View post →
Arts for the Aging
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A dose of arts engagement brings us joy and wellness. This new research shows that participation in the arts is "associated with higher life satisfaction, happiness, and a sense that life is worthwhile." https://t.co/CKFZl00eiT https://t.co/9XFFWdoLr2

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RT @LowLights17: Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find ~ https://t.co/fClEn107mS

Sep 22, 2024 · 1 share · 16,768 followers View post →
Natalie
@Rhythm_N_Cues · X

Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job, scientists find ~ https://t.co/fClEn107mS

Sep 22, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 583 followers View post →
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創作活動で幸福になれるか？ 7,182人を対象 参加者の37.4%は過去1年にハンディクラフトをしていた これらの人は、幸福度・生活満足度・人生の意味感が高かった が、孤独感・不安に違いはなかった しかし、影響はそれほど大きくはない https://t.co/f9TrDlCL9h

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Eddy Fougier
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RT @feelgood2021: Une étude récente a montré que les pers pratiquant des activités créatives seraient + satisfaites de leur vie et même que…

Sep 1, 2024 · 1 share · 3,170 followers View post →
L'Observatoire du Positif
@feelgood2021 · X

Une étude récente a montré que les pers pratiquant des activités créatives seraient + satisfaites de leur vie et même que les effets de l’art et des loisirs créatifs seraient supérieurs à ceux procurés par un emploi https://t.co/MyYM4gLIlA @BloomTime_ @GabrielleDufou5 @loutro1990 https://t.co/hUES7rgn5U

Sep 1, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,480 followers View post →
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Arteterapia ma duży pozytywny wpływ na zdrowie psychiczne. https://t.co/pOmopuGYop

Aug 21, 2024 · 1,762 followers View post →
野澤光
@NOZAWAHikaru · X

元論文は ↓ https://t.co/IgeBdgt3vh

Aug 21, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 2,134 followers View post →
Stigmabase | LANG
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{FR Fighting Stigma} Ce type d'activité serait bénéfique à la santé mentale et au bien-être, selon une étude: Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing - Frontiers in Public Health - 16 août 2024; Arts and crafts improves your… https://t.co/8Ty0DqKPsl

Aug 20, 2024 · 1,444 followers View post →
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RT @ichiipsy: 人間にとって何かを生み出し続けることは大切なようだ。 https://t.co/GpJBTChi7j

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@kusemon_deck · X

RT @ichiipsy: 人間にとって何かを生み出し続けることは大切なようだ。 https://t.co/GpJBTChi7j

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いっちー@バーチャル精神科医
@ichiipsy · X

人間にとって何かを生み出し続けることは大切なようだ。 https://t.co/GpJBTChi7j

Aug 18, 2024 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 80,388 followers View post →
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RT @3dancingfeet: NEW research 'Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing' in Frontiers in Public Health provides…

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Prof Fiona Chambers
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RT @3dancingfeet: NEW research 'Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing' in Frontiers in Public Health provides…

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Wendy Mozes
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RT @3dancingfeet: NEW research 'Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing' in Frontiers in Public Health provides…

Aug 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 2,570 followers View post →
Rachael Jefferson, PhD
@3dancingfeet · X

NEW research 'Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing' in Frontiers in Public Health provides evidence that indulging our creative side could provide everyone with a significant #wellbeing boost. #arts #creativity https://t.co/5uXfq0YKEg https://t.co/i9P2EX82uy

Aug 17, 2024 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 5,440 followers View post →
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