A Theoretical Approach to the Relationship between Art and Well-being

Autori:

Anna MUNDET-BOLOS, Nuria FUENTES-PELAEZ, Crescencia PASTOR

Cod: ISSN: 1583-3410 (print), ISSN: 1584-5397 (electronic)
Dimensiuni: pp. 133-152

How to cite this article:

Mundet-Bolos, A., Fuentes-Pelaez, N., Pastor, C. (2017). A Theoretical Approach to the Relationship between Art and Well-being. Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala, 56, 133-152.

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.