<i>Let's Keep Moving</i>: A dance movement class for older women recently relocated to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)

Kluge, Mary Ann; Tang, Ashley; Glick, Linda; LeCompte, Michelle; Willis, Barbara

doi:10.1080/17533015.2010.551717

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“…In contrast, the men described sport and leisure-time physical activities as enjoyable pursuits. Like previous studies, we found that the men emphasised the physical pleasure (Minello and Nixon 2017;Phoenix and Orr 2014), psychological benefits (Bidonde, Goodwin and Drinkwater 2009;Grant 2012;Kluge et al 2012;Minello and Nixon 2017) and social connections (Evans and Sleap 2012;Grant 2012;Lozano-Sufrategui et al 2017) their sporting and leisure activities engendered. In line with previous research (Hurd 1999;Minello and Nixon 2017;Phoenix 2010;Pike 2012), the men spoke with great pride about how their physical pursuits and abilities set them apart from less-active, fourth-age others who were perceived to not be ageing as well.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Some studies point to specific health and functional benefits that participants perceive result from their activities, such as improved balance, strength and flexibility (Bidonde, Goodwin and Drinkwater 2009). Older adults have also reported psychological health benefits from physical activity engagement, including the ability to cope better with stress (Bidonde, Goodwin and Drinkwater 2009;Minello and Nixon 2017), an improved sense of self (Kluge et al 2012) and enhanced quality of life (Grant 2012). Others have found that older adults consider physical activity to be an important tool for combating the general physical decline they associate with being old (Hudson, Day and Oliver 2015;Lozano-Sufrategui et al 2017).…”

Section: Subjective Experiences Of Physical Activity In Later Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

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‘I don't want to be, feel old’: older Canadian men's perceptions and experiences of physical activity

2018

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Relatively few older adults are physically active despite extensive research exploring barriers and facilitators and concomitant interventions designed to enhance participation rates. Building on the growing literature that considers the subjective experience of being physically active, we explored the meanings that older Canadian men attributed to physical activity broadly defined. Thus, we examined their experiences and perceptions of exercise, sport and/or leisure-time physical activities. Data are presented from qualitative interviews with 22 community-dwelling Canadian men aged 67–90. Our analysis resulted in three overarching categories that subsumed the men's understanding of physical activity. ‘I do it for my health’ described how the men stated that their primary reason for engaging in exercise was to maintain their health and body functionality so that they could age well and continue to participate in sport and leisure. ‘It feels good’ referred to the various ways that the men derived pleasure from being active, including the physical sensations, psychological benefits and social connections they derived from their participation. ‘It gets tougher’ detailed the ways that the men were finding physical activity to be increasingly difficult as a result of the onset of health problems, declining body functionality and the social realities of ageing. We discuss our findings in light of the extant literature concerning age relations, ageism, and the third and fourth ages.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Section: Subjective Experiences Of Physical Activity In Later Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

‘I don't want to be, feel old’: older Canadian men's perceptions and experiences of physical activity

2018

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“…In studies conducted in senior homes, it was found that DMT with older people with dementia contributes to cognitive, motor, and social functioning (Hokkanen et al, 2008;Duignan et al, 2009;Karkou and Meekums, 2017). For those moving into sheltered housing, DMT contributes to an increased sense of belonging, emotional well-being, and social involvement (Kluge et al, 2012). Similarly, several studies found that DMT interventions contribute positively to older adults with mental health disorders (Jiménez et al, 2019), whereas DMT's contribution to the well-being of older adults living in the community (not in homes for the elderly) has not been examined to date.…”

Section: Dancing In Old Age and The Uniqueness Of Dance/movement Therapymentioning

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Free-Form Dance as an Alternative Interaction for Adult Grandchildren and Their Grandparents

Engelhard

2020

Front. Psychol.

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Shared leisure activities fulfill a central role in strengthening the relationship with adult grandchildren and provide a vehicle for transmission of values. Thus, it is likely that joint activity alongside support and focused guidance in communication between adult grandchildren and grandparents will help strengthen their relationship. Based on theory and research on dance/movement therapy in old age, and on development processes in the family, the aim of the present study is to discover the significance of free-form dance jointly engaged in by adult grandchildren with their grandparents, for each of the generations. Using action research, 16 dance-movement therapists and their grandmothers participated in three dance meetings in their grandmothers' homes. Based on filmed videos of the sessions, personal diaries, and semi-structured interviews, it was found that among the granddaughters, the meeting aroused concerns about their lack of skill to create a meaningful meeting and to protect their grandmothers throughout the meeting. It was also found that regular free-form dance meetings in which the granddaughter mirrored her grandmother's movements while suggesting expansions to the movements, encouraging eye contact, touch, and playfulness, and empowering her ability, while also granting legitimacy to rest, created a change in the grandmother's state of mind: positive memories and feelings appeared, as did uplifted spirits. For the granddaughters, the meeting altered their perspective on old age and provided a space for processes of parting. The implications of identifying assistive components of joint dancing for creating an intervention model for adult grandchildren's support of the elderly in the community are extensively discussed.

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“…In one project, choir participation for black students in a predominantly white college environment is described as a key mechanism through which academic success can be enhanced (Strayhorn, 2011). Arts participation can also increase access to symbolic assets including familiarity with artists and artistic lifestyles (Kluge et al, 2012;Meeks et al, 2018;Southcott & Joseph, 2015). Some projects also address the limitations of spaces and places by exploring local economic and political circumstances (McAvinchey, 2016;Payson, 2018;Veal, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

The role of social capital in participatory arts for wellbeing: findings from a qualitative systematic review

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Background: Social capital is often cited as shaping impacts of participatory arts, although the concept has not been systematically mapped in arts, health and wellbeing contexts. In wider health inequalities research, complex, differential, and sometimes negative impacts of social capital have been recognised. Methods: This paper maps of social capital concepts in qualitative research as part of the UK What Works for Wellbeing evidence review programme on culture, sport and wellbeing. Results: Studies often cite positive impacts of bonding and, to a lesser extent, bridging social capital. However, reported challenges suggest the need for a critical approach. Forms of linking social capital, such as reframing and political engagement to address social divisions, are less often cited but may be important in participatory arts and wellbeing. Conclusions: Future research should further specify dimensions of social capital as well as their nuanced effects in arts, and wellbeing contexts.

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Let's Keep Moving: A dance movement class for older women recently relocated to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)

Cited by 18 publications

References 24 publications

‘I don't want to be, feel old’: older Canadian men's perceptions and experiences of physical activity

‘I don't want to be, feel old’: older Canadian men's perceptions and experiences of physical activity

Free-Form Dance as an Alternative Interaction for Adult Grandchildren and Their Grandparents

The role of social capital in participatory arts for wellbeing: findings from a qualitative systematic review

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