"Arts participants experience a nearly fourfold increase in their likelihood of civic and community engagement, relative to non-arts participants. This difference holds even after controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors."
"Adults who participate in multiple modes of arts activity show the highest levels of civic and community engagement, when compared to adults who do only some of these arts activities, or who do none of them at all."
"Educational attainment is a key factor that drives the relationship between arts participation and positive social behaviors. The strength of the relationship is greatest among adults with at least a bachelor's degree."
"The arts offer an opportunity for people to come together and create community, especially during a time of rising civic distrust and increasing isolation."
The report titled The Great Connector reveals that arts participation leads to a substantial increase in civic and community engagement. Participants in arts activities are nearly four times more likely to engage civically compared to non-participants. Those involved in various forms of arts show the highest engagement levels. Educational attainment influences this relationship, with stronger effects observed among individuals with at least a bachelor's degree. The findings highlight the arts as a means to combat isolation and foster community connections during times of civic distrust.
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