Stories of creative ageing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23237463 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jackie Reynolds (0000-0002-9700-9161, University of Staffordshire, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 33-40 |
| Publication date | 2015-03-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Working with Older People (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1366-3666 • E-ISSN: 2042-8790 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/wwop-11-2014-0035 |
| OpenAlex | W2133568621 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 7 |
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.
Art · Context (archaeology) · Ethnic group · Geography · Narrative · Originality · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · The arts · Visual arts · Anthropology · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Gender Studies · Psychology
Older adults’ participation in artistic activities
Life course transitions and their impact on the artistic trajectories of older artists
The emergence of the creative ager – On subject cultures of late-life creativity
Facilitating arts participation for creative ageing
What's it worth? Value and valuation of late-life creativity
| Citations per year | 0.63 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2018 - 2024 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |