CultureForHealth Report: Culture’s contribution to health and well-being: A report on evidence and policy recommendations for Europe

Rarita Zbranca, Mafalda Dâmaso, Oana Blaga, Kornélia Kiss, Marina Denisa Dascal, Dana Yakobson, Oana Pop

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Abstract

The aim of this report is to offer a broad overview of the existing evidence of the effect of arts and cultural activities on health and well-being. It provides an indication of the volume of existing literature, as well as highlighting the key concepts, focus points and types of evidence that exist. It also strives to identify the knowledge gaps and challenges identified in the existing literature, and provides policy recommendations for stakeholders in the cultural, health and social sectors, and decision makers at local, national and European level.

The report answers four research questions that were defined in the guidelines of the above-mentioned Preparatory Action (European Union, 2020), namely:
(a) What evidence is there that participation in cultural activities improves the health and well-being of citizens?
(b) Which specific forms of cultural participation appear to have a more positive impact?
(c) Which policies in the field of culture might contribute, directly or indirectly, to maximising the benefits?
(d) What synergies are necessary with other policy fields?
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages227
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

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Co-funded by the European Union

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  • ESHCC A&CS

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