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A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ART AND WELL-BEING
A THEORETICAL APPROACH TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ART AND WELL-BEING

Author(s): Anna Mundet-Bolos, Nuria Fuentes-Pelaez, Crescencia Pastor
Subject(s): Aesthetics, Sociology of Art
Published by: Expert Projects Publishing
Keywords: well-being; artistic languages; social sciences; positive relationship; happiness;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this review was to explore, through a systematic search of the literature, the relationship between art and well-being and the key elements involved. A relevant conclusion drawn from our findings is that participation in an artistic activity encourages personal well-being because it permits a direct and sincere connection with the individual’s emotions. Such a process implies a threedimensional strengthening: social (I am in a relationship); emotional (I am well); and cognitive (positive thinking). Another conclusion is that whilst many of the studies are relatively recent, the positive relationship between art and well-being is well supported by the literature. Further research is required, however, to provide greater validity to our findings.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 56
  • Page Range: 133-152
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: English
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