The effects of participating in creative activities on the health and well-being of children and young people: a rapid review of the literature

Bungay, Hilary; Vella-Burrows, Trish

doi:10.1177/1757913912466946

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“…These are all factors that are important conditions for developing empowerment (Askheim, 2003). These findings are also in accordance with findings reported by Bungay and Vella-Burrows (2013), Kemp (2006), andMohler (2012). Kemp (2006) reports that participating in theatrical activities promotes young people's self-esteem and a positive sense of agency and thus creates opportunities for self-expression, reflection, and self-understanding.…”

Section: Inclusive Theatre As Contribution To Empowermentsupporting

confidence: 80%

“…A literature review by Bungay and Vella-Burrows (2013) has found that a number of the studies reported on projects which were introduced with the purpose of helping to build communities and to increase social engagement. Creative activities have also been used to promote behavioural change and healthy lifestyles.…”

Section: Theatre and Creative Arts In Work With Young Peoplementioning

confidence: 99%

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‘I dare’: experiences of young adults at risk participating in a one-year inclusive-theatre project in Norway

Andvig

Hummelvoll

2017

NORD J SOC RES

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Introduction: In Norway one of three young people drop out of high school. For young people to be on the outside of education or work may develop feelings of isolation and lack of control, resulting in alienation from both authority and community that may further marginalize them. Some develop mental-health problems.Aim: The aim of this study was to describe and interpret the experiences of young persons neither in school nor working who participated in a one-year inclusive-theatre project. The research questions were as follows: How do the participants describe their experiences with inclusive theatre related to self-image? How does participating in inclusive theatre affect their social belonging and participation? Method: Three multi-stage focus-group interviews with participants were carried out. The data material was analysed with thematic content analysis.Findings: The main theme was ‘a changed self-image’ and four sub-themes emerged: ‘increased self-confidence’, ‘increased ability to cope’, ‘responsibility’, and ‘connectedness to others and society’.Conclusion: Through increased self-esteem, the participants explored opportunities to form their own development and to find a way to pursue their goals as part of society. They dared to meet the challenges which had provided them with good experiences and a more meaningful life. They went through a social process of empowerment where there was the recognition, promotion, and strengthening of their ability to satisfy their own needs, involving a mobilization of the necessary resources in order to feel in control of their own lives. They began to believe in a future with education, work, and friends.

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Section: Inclusive Theatre As Contribution To Empowermentsupporting

confidence: 80%

Section: Theatre and Creative Arts In Work With Young Peoplementioning

confidence: 99%

‘I dare’: experiences of young adults at risk participating in a one-year inclusive-theatre project in Norway

Andvig

Hummelvoll

2017

NORD J SOC RES

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“…Participating in creative arts has been linked to positive outcomes for children and young people such as the development of social skills and positive changes in behaviour [1]. Within the UK there are a number of organisations providing programmes of arts activities for children and young people (for example Arts and Minds (www.artsandminds.org.uk), and Start Youth Arts (www.startinsalford.org.uk).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A review exploring the effects of participating in creative activities on health and wellbeing of children and young people found that increased self-esteem, sense of achievement, empowerment, social skills, promotion of social engagement are some of the commonly reported benefits of taking part in such activities [1].…”

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The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature

Zarobe

Bungay

2017

Perspect Public Health

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Aims: This rapid review explores the role of arts activities in promoting the mental wellbeing and resilience of children and young people aged between 11 and 18 years. Methods:A systematic search of the literature was undertaken across eighteen databases, no date limit was set on publication. Search terms included a range of creative activities: music, dance, singing, drama and visual arts, these were combined with terms linked to aspects of mental health, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. Only studies related to activities that took place within community settings and those related to extracurricular activities based within schools were included.Results: Following application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 8 papers were included in the review. The interventions used in the studies were diverse and 2 the research was heterogeneous, therefore a narrative synthesis of the results was undertaken. The findings from the studies are considered in terms of the contribution the activities make to building resilience of children and young people. It was found that participating in arts activities can have a positive effect on, self-confidence, self-esteem, relationship building and a sense of belonging, qualities which have been associated with resilience and mental wellbeing. Conclusions:Although the research evidence is limited there is some support for providing structured group arts activities to help build resilience and contribute to positive mental wellbeing of children and young people.

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“…Na literatura internacional, há estudos relacionando atividades extracurriculares com aumento de saúde e bem-estar (Bungay & Vella-Burrows, 2013), melhoria de desempenho acadêmico, assim como de habilidades não-cognitivas (Covay & Carbonaro, 2010) e com a preocupação em não deixar crianças sozinhas em casa (Larner, Zippiroli, & Behrman, 1999). Covay & Carbonaro (2010) correlacionam a participação em atividades extracurriculares com questões socioeconômicas, sendo que crianças de classes sociais média/alta participam de um número maior de atividades quando comparadas a crianças de classes pobres.…”

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Significados de atividades extracurriculares para crianças bailarinas

Brandão

Lordelo

2017

Psicol. Esc. Educ.

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ResumoEste estudo investigou o cotidiano de crianças da classe média em Salvador, Bahia. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma escola de balé com meninas entre seis e sete anos de idade. Para a coleta de dados, foi feita observação não estruturada de caráter etnográfico e exploratório na escola de balé e entrevistas-conversa com cinco crianças. Os resultados apontam para os sentidos ambivalentes que circunscrevem o balé entre as dimensões da disciplina e do lúdico, além do status de hiperocupação, que constitui um ponto que une as crianças do presente estudo e nos faz refletir sobre as representações da infância atualmente. Na medida em que surgem cada vez mais instituições especializadas em ofertar atividades para crianças, os resultados indicam que os ambientes em que se desenvolvem atividades extracurriculares permanecem ainda pouquíssimo explorados no Brasil; e discutem, também, a necessidade de investigar mais essa infância, invisibilizada por ser considerada normativa. Palavras-chave:Crianças; dança; atividades extra-curriculares. The meanings of extracurricular activities for ballarinian children AbstractThis study investigated the daily life of middle-class children in Salvador, Bahia. The research was developed at a ballet school with girls between six and seven years. The collection of data was done by an unstructured observation of ethnographic and exploratory character in ballet school and interviews with five children. The results point to the ambivalent meanings that circumscribe the ballet between the dimensions of the discipline and the playfulness, as well as the status of hyperactivity, which constitutes a point that unites the children of the present study and makes us reflect on the representations of childhood today. As more and more institutions specialized in offering activities for children appear, the results indicate that the environments in which extracurricular activities are developed are still scarcely explored in Brazil; and also discuss the need to investigate this childhood, which is invisible because it is considered normative.Keywords: Children; dance; extracurricular activities. Significados de actividades extracurriculares para niños bailarinos ResumenEn este estudio se investigó el cotidiano de niños de la clase media en Salvador, Bahía. La investigación se realizó en una escuela de balé con niñas entre seis y siete años de edad. Para la recolecta de datos, se hiso observación no estructurada de carácter etnográfico y exploratorio en la escuela de balé y entrevistas-conversa con cinco niños. Los resultados apuntan para los sentidos ambivalentes que circunscriben el balé entre las dimensiones de la asignatura y del lúdico, además del status de híperocupación, que constituye un punto que une los niños del presente estudio y nos hace reflexionar sobre las representaciones de la infancia actualmente. En la medida en que surgen cada vez más, instituciones especializadas en ofrecer actividades para niños, los resultados indican que los ambientes en que se desarrollan actividades extracu...

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The effects of participating in creative activities on the health and well-being of children and young people: a rapid review of the literature

Abstract: Although the research evidence is generally weak there is some evidence that using creative activities as part of a health-promoting strategy may be a useful method of increasing knowledge and positive behaviours in children and young people.

Cited by 145 publications

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‘I dare’: experiences of young adults at risk participating in a one-year inclusive-theatre project in Norway

‘I dare’: experiences of young adults at risk participating in a one-year inclusive-theatre project in Norway

The role of arts activities in developing resilience and mental wellbeing in children and young people a rapid review of the literature

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