Daykin - Arts, health and well-being
Daykin, N. (2019). Arts, health and well-being: A critical perspective on research, policy and practice. Routledge. EISBN 9780429356049
This publication delves into the intersection of arts and health, critically examining this connection. Utilizing perspectives from social sciences, the book advocates for arts and health as a burgeoning social movement. With an interdisciplinary approach, it proposes a fresh research agenda to guide future developments and sustainability in the arts, health, and overall well-being.
The book starts with an overview of the existing evidence base and current research, policy, and practice challenges. Subsequent chapters delve into the global landscape of health and the arts, the transformation of arts and well-being into a social movement, and the importance of boundary work and objects within this field. The book also features sections that summarize research findings and evidence related to arts and health, along with examples from the author's research projects. These examples highlight widespread challenges across numerous contexts within arts, health, and well-being initiatives.
Norma Daykin “Arts, health and well-being: A critical perspective on research, policy and practice”