The moderating role of mindfulness in relationship between artistic activities and women’s quality of life

Abstract

Objective (s): Artistic activities in a variety of forms can improve emotional health and quality of life by increasing understanding of self and others and the capacity for self-regulation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating role of mindfulness in relationship between artistic activities and women’s quality of life. Methods: This was a cross sectional study of a sample of women who were involved in carpet weaving inBojnord, Iran. Participants completed a self-designed questionnaire including items on artistic activities, mindfulness and quality of life. The data of 192 participants were explored using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and hierarchical regression (moderator) analyses. Results: There was a meaningful relationship between artistic activities (r = 0.40), mindfulness (r = 0.20) and quality of life (P<0.001). Also, the results of regression analysis showed that mindfulness moderate the relationship between artistic activity and quality of life. Conclusion: The findings suggest that artistic activities in leisure time can increase the quality of life of women by increasing mindfulness.