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| Id | 216 | |
| Author | Moody, E., ; Phinney, A., | |
| Title | A community-engaged art program for older people: fostering social inclusion. | |
| Reference | Moody, E. & Phinney, A. (2012) A community-engaged art program for older people: fostering social inclusion. Canadian Journal on Aging, Volume 31, Issue 1, Pages 55-64. |
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| Link to article | https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980811000596 |
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| Abstract | Social inclusion is an important factor in promoting optimum health and wellness for older adults. Community-engaged arts (CEA) have been promoted as a means to support social inclusion for this population, but little empirical evidence has been reported. The objective of this study was to explore the role of a CEA program in the social inclusion of older, community-dwelling adults. Sixteen hours of participant observation, nine interviews, and document analyses were conducted with 20 older adults participating in the Arts, Health and Seniors (AHS) Program in Vancouver. Results indicated that the program supported seniors’ capacity to connect to community in new ways by helping them forge connections beyond the seniors centre. Participants also developed a stronger sense of community through collaboration as a group , working together on the arts project towards a fi nal demonstration to the larger community. The results suggest that CEA programs contribute to social inclusion for older people. |
Community-engaged arts have been promoted as a means to support social inclusion for this population, but little empirical evidence has been reported. the seniors drew on their experience and knowl- edge to create meaningful works of art that they could take outside the confines of the group which allowed them to feel that they had something important to con- tribute to the broader community that was worthy of recognition. clearly although individuals did not always participate in the arts program in a hands-on way by making art they continued to have a place in the group being exposed to and contributing to creative and social experiences. unlike the other activities at the seniors centre where interaction between partici- pants was not an intentional part of the programming the ahs program provided structure and expectations that drew the group together in a different way. while engagement with the broader community was a critical component of the seniors experience with the ahs program it should not be overlooked that they also felt a strong sense of connection within the group itself.
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