Table 2.

Forms of arts engagement most linked with feelings of social connectedness

Of the arts and cultural activities you have told us about, which makes you feel most connected to other people?	Number	Percent
Been to a live musical performance	1265	26
Watched a theatre performance live	465	10
Watched a film or drama at a cinema or other venue	455	10
Read as a past-time activity	336	7
Been to an exhibition, museum, or collection of art, photography, sculpture/other arts	267	6
Played a musical instrument or sang	262	6
Deliberately listened to recorded music	226	5
Listened to audio books or podcasts	198	4
Attended a book club where people meet to discuss and share books	170	4
Been to an event connected with books or reading	146	3
Done any form of crafts	144	3
Been to street art, public art displays, admired architecture or an historical monument	134	3
Done photography, film, video making, or other related pursuits as a past-time activity	132	3
Written as a past-time activity	101	2
Practised, rehearsed, or performed dance as a past-time activity	96	2
Done painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, or other related pursuits	82	2
Written or created music	74	2
Practised, rehearsed, or performed a play, drama, opera, musical theatre, circus skills	65	1
Watched a dance performance live	63	1
Been to a convention, show, or fair relating to crafts or decorative arts	63	1
Other	41	1