Differential participation in community cultural activities amongst those with poor mental health: Analyses of the UK Taking Part Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

There is a growing literature on the benefits of arts and cultural engagement for mental health. However, whether poor mental health is a barrier to engaging in cultural activities remains unclear.

Objective

To identify whether there are differential participation rates in community cultural activities amongst those with differing levels of mental health (specifically, feelings of anxiety and happiness) and identify potential explanatory factors.

Method

We analysed data from 7241 participants in the Taking Part survey; a random face-to-face household survey conducted in England (2016-2017). Cultural engagement was measured using a four-factor variable of cultural participation derived from assessing annual attendance at 21 receptive cultural activities. Ment

SUBMITTER: Fancourt D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7903156 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature