There is increasing interest today in how the arts contribute to individual and community
wellbeing. This scoping review identified and examined ways in which the arts have been …

Action research and grounded theory are popular methodologies in qualitative health
research. The aim of this structured narrative review was to develop a contemporary …

Background: There is a scarcity of research concerning what it is about arts engagement that
may activate causal mechanisms leading to effects on health and wellbeing: their active …

Although research investigating collaborative partnerships with older adults has been slow
to develop, promoting user involvement and co-production is gaining interest in aging …

Introduction Art and museum-based interventions are gaining increasing recognition for their
potential as low-risk activities for older adults, offering numerous physical, cognitive, and …

The cultural project is a therapeutic melding of emotion, symbols, and knowledge. In this
paper, I describe how spiritual emotions engendered through encounters in imaginative …

Background: This article examines the state of the field of arts and health in Singapore and
identifies the drivers that have shaped its development to date, adding new insights from …

Recent research suggests that museum visits can benefit psychological well-being by
reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. However, these reported relaxing effects remain …

Background This paper explores the opportunities that creative, nature-based activities offer
for mobilising social connections via community-centred approaches to improve individual …

Background: Internationally, it is recognized that artists facilitate arts engagement with
individuals with palliative care needs. There is a gap in the literature describing the range …