Defining "Arts Participation" for Public Health Research.

ABSTRACT: Arts participation has been linked to positive health outcomes around the globe. As more research is taking place on this topic, there is heightened need for definitions for the complex concepts involved. While significant work to define "arts participation" has taken place in the arts sector, less work has been undertaken for the purpose of researching the arts in public health. This study developed a definition for "arts participation" to guide a national arts in public health research agenda and to advance and make more inclusive previous work to define the term. A convergent mixed-methods study design with sequential elements was used to iteratively develop a definition that integrated the perspectives of field experts as well as the general public. Literature review was followed by fo

SUBMITTER: Sonke J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature