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Likelihood of following a physician prescription to engage in the arts in the US

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: = 2,996 US adults), 76% said they were somewhat or very likely to follow a doctor's recommendation if they were given a prescription to engage in the arts. The strongest predictors of positive responses were experience of past health benefits from the arts, belief in future health benefits, high educational attainment, approval of government arts funding, existing engagement in the arts, and being female. Applying behavior change frameworks, the strongest identified predictors relate to reflective motivations, suggesting that uptake may be increased via programs that explain what arts on prescription is, how it works, why patients are receiving referrals, what the evidence base is, and what benefits patients may experience.

Source: iScience

DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113877

Authors: Daisy Fancourt, Randy Cohen, Jill Sonke

Institutions: University College London, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Art Therapy and Mental Health

Subfield: Conservation

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,240