| Title |
Magic Moments: Determinants of Stress Relief and Subjective Wellbeing from Visiting a Cultural Heritage Site
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| Published in |
Culture, Medicine, and Psychiatry, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11013-018-9593-8 |
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| Authors |
Enzo Grossi, Giorgio Tavano Blessi, Pier Luigi Sacco |
| Abstract |
We provide an experimental evaluation of the impact of aesthetic experiences in terms of stress reduction (cortisol levels) and wellbeing increase. The test experience is a visit to the vault of the Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Italy. Data have been collected using a double step method. A structured interview in relation to the individual subjective well-being has been administered to a sample of 100 subjects. In addition, a sample of their saliva has been taken, and its cortisol level measured, before and after the experience, and likewise for momentary wellbeing measured on a Visual Analogous Scale. Subjects reported an average increase of 40% in wellbeing and a decrease of the 60% in the cortisol level. The recorded cortisol level values dropped on average well beyond the decrease normally associated to its circadian cycle. The modulating role of various variables has been appreciated, and profiling of the typical subjects who are wellbeing respondents/non-respondents and cortisol respondents/non-respondents has been carried out. We conclude that aesthetic experience seems to have a noticeable impact on individual physical and mental health. In both dominions, cultural participation intensity is significantly correlated to the response. The study underlines the potential of the arts and culture as a new platform for public health practices and new approaches to welfare policy design. |
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| Student > Ph. D. Student | 12 | 13% |
| Researcher | 9 | 10% |
| Student > Master | 8 | 9% |
| Lecturer | 5 | 5% |
| Student > Bachelor | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 17 | 19% |
| Unknown | 36 | 40% |
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| Psychology | 13 | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 8 | 9% |
| Arts and Humanities | 8 | 9% |
| Design | 4 | 4% |
| Computer Science | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 17 | 19% |
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