Julene K Johnson1,2,3, Tim Carpenter4, Nancy Goodhart4, Anita L Stewart1,2, Lindsay du Plessis1, Angela Coaston3, Kristen Clark3, Ann Lazar5, Jeffrey Chapline6. 1. Institute for Health & Aging, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. 2. Center for Aging in Diverse Communities, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. 3. School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. 4. EngAGE, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, USA. 5. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. 6. New Art Horizons, Pacifica, CA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Engagement in the arts may have health benefits for older adults. Most research has focused on music and dance; less is known about the benefits of other arts interventions. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of visual (ceramics and collage) and literary arts (storytelling and writing) on well-being. METHODS: We used mixed methods to examine the effects of a 12-week visual or literary arts intervention on well-being. Adults age 55 and over from four housing sites were assigned to start an intervention immediately (intervention) or wait 12 weeks (controls). The study included pre/post-test measures of well-being and focus groups about perceived benefits. RESULTS: Compared to controls, participants in the ceramics intervention had significant improvements in interest in life and mastery, while no changes were observed after the storytelling intervention. Seven psychosocial benefits were identified . CONCLUSIONS: Participation in visual and literary arts for older adults was associated with well-being media.
BACKGROUND: Engagement in the arts may have health benefits for older adults. Most research has focused on music and dance; less is known about the benefits of other arts interventions. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of visual (ceramics and collage) and literary arts (storytelling and writing) on well-being. METHODS: We used mixed methods to examine the effects of a 12-week visual or literary arts intervention on well-being. Adults age 55 and over from four housing sites were assigned to start an intervention immediately (intervention) or wait 12 weeks (controls). The study included pre/post-test measures of well-being and focus groups about perceived benefits. RESULTS: Compared to controls, participants in the ceramics intervention had significant improvements in interest in life and mastery, while no changes were observed after the storytelling intervention. Seven psychosocial benefits were identified . CONCLUSIONS: Participation in visual and literary arts for older adults was associated with well-being media.
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