Let Us Progress! Implementing Professionally Led Arts-Based Programming in Senior Centers

Autor/in	Eaton, Jacqueline
Titel	Let Us Progress! Implementing Professionally Led Arts-Based Programming in Senior Centers
Quelle	In: Educational Gerontology, 48 (2022) 9, S.415-428 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Eaton, Jacqueline)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1277
DOI	10.1080/03601277.2022.2045536
Schlagwörter	Older Adults; Community Centers; Aging (Individuals); Program Development; Program Implementation; Pilot Projects; Artists; Attendance; Individual Characteristics; Health; Satisfaction; Theater Arts; Singing; Creative Activities; Movement Education; Recruitment; Program Effectiveness; Utah + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Aging; Altern; Programmplanung; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Artiste; Artist; Künstler; Künstlerin; Anwesenheit; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Gesundheit; Zufriedenheit; Theaterwissenschaft; Gesang; Bewegungsbildung; Recruiting; Rekrutierung
Abstract	The arts offer a cost effective and appealing approach to healthy aging. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the development and implementation of three creative aging pilot programs led by professional teaching artists in multipurpose senior centers. The process of recruitment focused on professional teaching artists, senior center directors, and program participants. Data collection documented attendance, field note observations, participant demographics, self-reported health, and satisfaction. Open-ended interviews detailed individual experience, learning opportunities, dislikes, and both program and instructor feedback. Analysis involved descriptive statistics and apriori pattern coding. Outcomes are reported specific to each program developed, including: (1) readers theater, (2) choir, and an (3) Improvisation/Movement class. A total of 35 older adults participated in all three programs. The choir had the highest average of regular attendance, while the improvisation/movement class struggled with recruitment. Overall satisfaction was high across all programs, with participants expressing enjoyment with courses that offer a challenge and desired that courses continue. This study emphasizes the importance in collaborating with centers to develop high quality programming and recommends strategies to facilitate program sustainability. Future program development and instruction may be improved through application of lessons learned. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01