Exploring the impact of creative expression through interactive art making on older adults’ well-being

Seo, Jinsil Hwaryoung; Geraci, Lisa; Sanchez, Tiffany

doi:10.1080/14626268.2016.1251946

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“…As adults age, their physical and cognitive capacity can progressively decrease, which can have a cascading effect leading to a breakdown or loss of social bonds, decreased social activities, and living alone. All of these factors can put older adults at increased risk of social isolation and loneliness [17] as well as decreased physical and mental well-being [15]. For example, social isolation and loneliness have been associated with coronary heart disease and stroke [18], type 2 diabetes [19], depression and psychological distress [20], dementia [21,22], and impaired hearing [23].…”

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“…Therefore, arts-based interventions can differ in their content and the type of interaction participants have. Whether participatory or receptive, art-based programs and interventions have been shown to promote healthy aging of older adults by improving their quality of life and well-being, cognitive functioning and memory; reducing cognitive decline [6,7], frailty [8] and premature mortality [9]; decreasing depressive symptoms [10]; increasing their social interactions and connectedness [11][12][13][14][15] and reducing social disparities and injustices [16].…”

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Evaluation of an online arts-based platform to support the health and well-being of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Sutherland,

Herrington,

Makarski

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Objectives The objective of this study was to conduct a formative evaluation of the Art Your Service (AYS) arts-based program to determine the program’s potential for improving the social and physical well-being of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design, settings and participants An online questionnaire was administered to the AYS members who consented to be invited to participate in the study. Questionnaire items consisted of a Likert scale and open-ended questions delivered using an online platform (SurveyMonkey). Participants provided feedback on their perceptions and experiences of the AYS program, such as its impact on their health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits and challenges of participating, and any suggestions for program improvement. Outcome measures and analysis Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, means with standard deviations), and open-ended questions (qualitative data) were analyzed using content analysis. Outcomes included participant demographics, perceptions about the program, usability (System Usability Scale [SUS]), eHealth literacy (eHealth Literacy Scale), and social isolation (Lubben Social Network Scale; LSNS-6). Results Program participants revealed consistent patterns of their perceptions and experiences about the program, including a high satisfaction rate (95%) and a perceived positive impact on participants’ health and well-being. The program sessions were perceived to be a well-organized, convenient, and safe way to engage with one another socially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program usability was also perceived to be high (SUS mean score 86.2). Participants felt a sense of connectedness and had reduced feelings of social isolation. Most participants (75%) reported that the program improved their physical health. Conclusions Findings from this formative evaluation study identified key strengths and opportunities to improve the Art Your Service arts-based program, which can be used to help enhance the program’s functioning and long-term sustainability potential.

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Evaluation of an online arts-based platform to support the health and well-being of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Sutherland,

Herrington,

Makarski

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…One of the collective efforts is providing art-based older adult programs. Research has shown that creative practices including dance, creative writing, music, theater, and visual arts have positive impacts on improving health, well-being, and independence of older adults (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9). Participating in community art programs is an effective way of promoting social interaction and psychological well-being (10,11).…”

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“…Most recently, interactive art and crafts, making, and coding have been introduced to the older adult population ( 9 , 13 – 15 ). These activities contribute toward the interactive experience with artwork.…”

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“…Participants integrated a paper-based electronic circuit into various art forms (e.g., painting, drawing, and sewing) and created interactive art. From preliminary studies, we learned that such programs could hold great potential to engage older adults and significantly improve their daily lives ( 9 , 27 ). We also learned that technical support for this kind of program is critical because if materials are not accessible, participants will not produce meaningful experiences.…”

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Developing the Art–Technology Intergenerational Community Program for Older Adults' Health and Social Connectedness

Seo

Sungkajun

Garcia

2021

Front. Public Health

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As the older adult population increases, research investigating how to support their health and well-being has become more urgent. This paper discusses the development of the art–technology intergenerational community (ATIC) program for older adults in Bryan and College Station, Texas. The program's purpose was to help improve older adult's health, well-being, and social connectedness. During the program, participants attended four sessions across 4 weeks, creating interactive art projects such as light-up cards, pop-up cards with light, interactive light painting, and interactive soft circuit ornaments. Preliminary studies allowed researchers to refine making materials by designing easy-to-follow fabricated circuit templates. Participants were able to create interactive art by using various materials such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), copper tape, coin-cell batteries, and conductive thread. A total of 18 participants aged 60–83 participated in the ATIC program. Participants were asked to complete pre- and post-study questionnaires which assessed older adults' subjective health or well-being, feelings of intergenerational connectedness, and attitude about art and technology. Video data were captured for qualitative analysis on the art creation process, cognitive health, and social connectedness of the participants. Our findings show that those who participated in the ATIC program had improved perceptions of their own health and intergenerational relationships. There were also significant differences between pre- and post-study conditions for positive and negative affect. Qualitative results showed that the program participants were engaged in the art-making process and that creations helped to support intergenerational relationships with the student volunteers as well as their own family members.

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The health impacts of place-based creative programmes on older adults’ health: A critical realist review

Bellazzecca

Teasdale²,

Biosca³

et al. 2022

Health & Place

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Exploring the impact of creative expression through interactive art making on older adults’ well-being

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Evaluation of an online arts-based platform to support the health and well-being of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Evaluation of an online arts-based platform to support the health and well-being of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Developing the Art–Technology Intergenerational Community Program for Older Adults' Health and Social Connectedness

The health impacts of place-based creative programmes on older adults’ health: A critical realist review

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