### Record Type:: [[Claims]] ValueofCraft:: [[Psychological value of craft]] ### Note The repetitive nature of craft processes such as spinning or carving offers mental relaxation. This induces a pleasurable flow state, which releases neurochemicals such as norepinephrine and dopamine. Collective craft activity such as knitting circles is a way of being with others, which is also rewarding. The process of cotton spinning can even be used as a form of meditation. Davies (2021) reports that videos of craft process are used as Slow TV to improve the atmosphere in hospital waiting rooms. ### References %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: start ```dataview list summary from [[Claim - Repetitive craft activity facilitates a mindfulness which improves well-being]] where contains(file.path,"Warp") ``` %% - [[Warp/Avid knitters describe health and well-being through occupation.md|Avid knitters describe health and well-being through occupation]]: Knitting was found to have therapeutic value. - [[Warp/Evidence of the contribution of craft to occupational therapy.md|Evidence of the contribution of craft to occupational therapy]]: This scientific study found that craft activity positively correlated with parasympathetic activity and has a therapeutic effect. - [[Warp/Psychological perspectives on letterpress, craft, and well-being.md|Psychological perspectives on letterpress, craft, and well-being]]: Students introduced to letterpress found mental benefits in its immersive process. - [[Warp/Slow TV in hospital waiting rooms.md|Slow TV in hospital waiting rooms]]: Showing videos of craft process can be used to improve the atmosphere in waiting rooms. - [[Warp/Spinning as Meditation.md|Spinning as Meditation]]: YuddhavirSingh Jadeja explains how spinning became part of his morning routine as a form of skilled meditation. - [[Warp/The Craft of Wearable Wellbeing.md|The Craft of Wearable Wellbeing]]: Craft process in designing wearable health devices are helpful. %% DATAVIEW_PUBLISHER: end %%