Researchers highlight the positive impact of creative arts and crafting on various aspects of wellbeing and loneliness.
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Aug 22 2024 A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health highlights the positive impact of creative arts and crafting on various aspects of wellbeing and loneliness.
Comparatively, loneliness is a negative psychological state caused by the lack of high-quality social interactions. Loneliness can negatively impact an individual’s quality of life, as well as their health and lifestyle behaviors and outcomes. As a result, loneliness can increase the risk of substance abuse, smoking and alcohol drinking, emotional distress, eating disorders, and premature death.
One previous study involving a large-scale U.K. population reported that attending live sporting events is associated with higher subjective wellbeing and lower loneliness outcomes. As compared to these events, arts and crafts activities are more easily accessible and affordable and are already popular among U.K. residents.
Subjective wellbeing was measured through a questionnaire on anxiety, happiness, life satisfaction, and a sense of life being worthwhile. Loneliness was measured using a single-item questionnaire. Engaging in arts and crafts activities can improve the wellbeing of individuals, irrespective of their gender, age, health and employment status, and levels of deprivation. Although sociodemographic predictors of subjective wellbeing and loneliness are static and cannot be manipulated, engagement with arts and crafts can be easily utilized to develop effective interventions to improve their wellbeing.
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