Dr Helen Keyes, a co-author of the research from Anglia Ruskin University, said: "It's quite an affordable, accessible and ultimately popular thing for people to do. And that's key. You're not going to be shoving something down people's throats that they don't want to do." This emphasizes the importance of accessibility and desire in engaging with creative pursuits.
The researchers found that just over 37% of participants reported taking part in at least one art or craft activity in the past 12 months, ranging from painting to pottery and photography. The outcomes indicate that engaging in creative activities correlates with enhanced well-being.
The researchers highlighted that those who engaged in arts and crafts reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction compared to non-participants, indicating that creativity plays a significant role in enhancing overall life satisfaction.
Keyes noted: "So crafting, in and of itself, is associated with bigger feelings of happiness and life satisfaction, a finding that highlights the untapped potential of creative activities in improving public health for broader populations."
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