Can making art promote healthy
well-being?
While also decreasing stress, increasing mood, and building a sense of community?
The power of Art.
In a University of Flordia Capstone study, I looked at the effects of an art-based activity program on educator wellness, stress, mood and community.
The study.
14 volunteer educators participated in two art-based activity sessions. Pre- and post-surveys were taken to gauge the well-being, stress, and mood of participants.
“I feel like my stress level has been reset. I came in at a 7, now I’m at a 1. That way when I come into work tomorrow, I’ll start at a lower stress level than I would have without this activity.”
— Happy Art Hour Study Participant