Facilitating arts participation for creative ageing: an action research in South Korea
- Authors
- Cho, Euna; Chang, Woongjo
- Issue Date
- Jun-2022
- Publisher
- CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
- Keywords
- creative ageing; arts participation; facilitation; wellbeing; social value
- Citation
- AGEING & SOCIETY, v.44, no.5, pp 1031 - 1050
- Pages
- 20
- Journal Title
- AGEING & SOCIETY
- Volume
- 44
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 1031
- End Page
- 1050
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/hongik/handle/2020.sw.hongik/30098
- DOI
- 10.1017/S0144686X22000551
- ISSN
- 0144-686X
1469-1779
- Abstract
- How to promote wellbeing in old age is an issue that is drawing increasing attention as populations age in societies around the world. This study explores arts participation in later life and creative ageing through artistic engagement. We focus on potential participants who have had little prior experience with the arts, examining their journey through artistic activities, and the broader benefits to society of a creatively engaged population. We applied an action research methodology by designing two phases of arts workshops, one focused on hands-on creation activities and the other on appreciation of professional artists' works. This approach yielded the following findings. First, facilitation is key to initiating and sustaining artistic engagement among older adults, in part by helping them adapt to a changing society. Second, potential participants should be centred in discussions on creative initiatives. In particular, still active pre-seniors have much to offer in developing creative ageing initiatives. Third, arts participation for creative ageing goes far beyond the individual; it promotes community wellbeing and contributes to creating social value. Finally, we make an actionable suggestion that 'facilitation for arts participation' be developed as a specialised professional field.
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