Engaging in hobbies is strongly associated with better health, happiness, and life satisfaction, particularly for older adults. The benefits included fewer depressive symptoms and higher self-reported health, and the effects were universal across different countries. While correlation does not prove causation, the findings suggest hobbies provide creative, emotional, and cognitive benefits that are linked to improved well-being.
Key findings
Improved mental health: Individuals with hobbies reported fewer depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction.
Better overall health: Participants with hobbies reported better self-perceived health.
Universally beneficial: The positive associations between hobbies and well-being were found across different countries and cultures.
Bidirectional relationship: The study noted a feedback loop, where hobbies contribute to well-being, and good health allows for more hobby engagement.
Important considerations
The study was observational, meaning it shows a link between hobbies and better health, but does not prove that hobbies are the direct cause.
The benefits are linked to the psychological and emotional aspects of hobbies, such as creativity, self-expression, and relaxation.
Recent research also suggests that gentler hobbies, such as gardening and social clubs, may be particularly beneficial for well-being.
A separate study found that having a hobby is linked to a reduction in all-cause mortality risk.
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