European inventory of
societal values of culture

INVENT Policy Brief II

Janssen, S., & S. Holla. (2023). INVENT Policy Brief II – Culture’s contribution to health and wellbeing. 22 pages.

This policy brief presents a selection of the significant revelations drawn from the analyses of the rich INVENT empirical dataset. Findings that underscore and refine the impact of culture on health 
and overall well-being are highlighted. The evidence on the myriad ways culture contributes to  well-being  generated by the INVENT project is discusses; importance of culture  for 'newcomers' such as migrants and refugees in attaining a sense of communal belonging is zoomed in; and a case study on the success of cultural interventions for acquiring and maintaining  ˈpositive healthˈ (Huber et al., 2011) is presented. The researchers conclude by listing  some  recent, noteworthy publications  that can serve as valuable resources for shaping cultural policies aimed at harnessing the potential of the arts and culture to enhance well-being.