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Stories of creative ageing.
- Source :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice; 2015, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p33-40, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the benefits and issues relating to arts participation in later life. Design/methodology/approach - The paper draws on literature relating to older people's arts participation, and also includes discussion of the author's doctoral research into arts and ageing. The research was a qualitative study, influenced by narrative approaches and life-course perspectives. It involved interviews with 24 participants who have connections with a case-study town in the English Midlands. Findings - The paper focuses on the findings from six participants belonging to a male voice choir. The themes that are discussed include the importance of continuity; issues of identity; mutual support; impact of ill health and the sustainability of group activities. Research limitations/implications - This is a small-scale study, based in one case study town. Care should therefore be taken in generalising to different populations and areas. Potential for future research includes: other geographical locations, including larger urban areas. Specific focus on choir participation, or other art form. Involving people from a wider range of ethnic backgrounds. Social implications - This study adds to a growing body of evidence about the value of arts and culture to society. Originality/value - This study is original in adopting life-course perspectives to understand later life arts participation. It also offers original insights into the nature of arts-generated social capital and how this may be viewed within a wider context of resourceful ageing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13663666
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100939808
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/WWOP-11-2014-0035