Peaceful Projects: A study relating creativity to mental health
Prior research has shown that participating in creative activities improves mental health. South Dakota State University Extension expressed, “The connection between mental health and creativity and has been described as, “An upward spiral towards well-being and creativity” (Newport Academy)” (“Mental Health and Creativity”, 2022). It is known that actively being creative is an effective health-improvement strategy. Because the objective of this project is to openly collect data from individuals engaging in different forms of creativity, it will offer inclusive information and encouragement to those considering utilizing the benefits of creativity. For the first data collection, there were 7 female participants ranging in ages thirty to sixty. The following data collections will be a group of about 30 participants from East Juniata High School aged fourteen to eighteen. To test the hypothesis, participants will complete a survey after finishing a creativity session regarding their mental state in comparison to before they engaged in creativity. These surveys will indicate if participants’ mental health improved, stayed the same, or declined. It is predicted our findings will show an improvement in mental health when participants engage in a form of creativity they are comfortable and familiar with.
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| Work Title | Peaceful Projects: A study relating creativity to mental health |
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| License | In Copyright (Rights Reserved) |
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| Publication Date | April 19, 2024 |
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| Deposited | April 16, 2024 |