SynthesisFrontiers in public health2024
The effects of cultural engagement on health and well-being: a systematic review.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Longitudinal regimes of arts and cultural engagement and frailty among older adults in the United States: a g-formula approach.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2026Article
- Viewing art as a pathway to psychological well-being and physical health.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2026Article
- Social inclusion of people with severe mental illness: a review of current practices, evidence and unmet needs, and future directions.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2026Article
- Cultural participation rights as a proposed pathway for internal migrant mental health: an institutional analysis from China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Perceived cultural continuity, self-schemas, self-esteem, and psychological distress among members of ethnic groups with endangered scripts in Southwest China.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- A culturally tailored Zhuang embroidery intervention for psychological well-being among Zhuang adults in the retirement transition in Guangxi: a waitlist-controlled quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Heterogeneous Activity Profiles in Older Adults: A Latent Class Analysis and Validation With Health Outcomes.Cureus · 2025Article
- Does regular engagement with arts and creative activities improve adolescent mental health and wellbeing? A systematic review and assessment of causality.SSM - population health · 2025Review
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Abstract
Purpose: This paper examines the effectiveness of culture-based activities in improving health-related outcomes among middle-aged and older adults. Based on the biopsychosocial model, this review aims to explore the impact of cultural engagement on health and well-being. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review based on peer-reviewed articles retrieved from various electronic databases. In total, 11 studies were included in this review. Our study population consisted of healthy adults aged over 40 years. Results: The results provide evidence of positive association between cultural participation and better mental health (e.g., cognitive decline, depression, anxiety), frailty, resilience, well-being and social relations. Conclusion: This review suggests that cultural engagement serves as an effective means for individuals to maintain and enhance their health and well-being. The field is mostly limited by the heterogeneity of the studies and poor conceptualization of cultural activities. Thus, it is recommended that future research consider the effects of different cultural interventions in developing effective strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles and enhancing quality of life in later stages of life.
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