Article review: The social value of place‐based creative wellbeing - A rapid review and evidence synthesis

Abstract

Place-based creative wellbeing has received increasing attention in the health, social and cultural sciences over the past decade, as these programmes can make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life of individuals and communities. A place-based approach to creative wellbeing involves programmes that are based on the specific geographical environment, its cultural traditions and characteristics, and that focus on the current needs of the community. This local embeddedness has multiple benefits: it strengthens social networks, promotes community cohesion and reduces social isolation through creative expression.