Arts engagement supports social connectedness in adulthood: findings from the HEartS Survey

• Main Authors: Rosie Perkins (Author), Adele Mason-Bertrand (Author), Urszula Tymoszuk (Author), Neta Spiro (Author), Kate Gee (Author), Aaron Williamon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Loneliness is a public health challenge, associated with premature mortality and poorer health outcomes. Social connections can mitigate against loneliness, and there is evidence that the arts can support social connectedness. However, existing research on the arts and social con...