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Interdisciplinary Aspects of Cultural Engagement in Older Adults: Who/What/Why/When/How

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In this white paper, Roberts defines cultural engagement as “successfully engaging in an active (music making) or passive (attending a concert) cultural endeavor with others.”  She examines the insights of researchers from a variety of disciplines who have studied cultural engagement in the context of participating in a choir, a dramatic workshop, art or craft-making programs. Evidence shows that older adult engagement increases self-efficacy and also improves self-confidence and sense of control.  She references an example of a participatory program on Mardi Gras traditions at the Louisiana State Museum’s Cabildo, which demonstrated the value of planning and familiarity with the traditions, interests and needs of local adults. She concludes that “Cultural engagement is a viable, accessible option for connecting communities and working toward the best health possible for older adults.”

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subject terms

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Community Engagement

contributor

Penny Roberts

related organizations

Loyola University Chicago

The Berklee Music and Health Institute

resource type

White Papers

year

2019

keywords

cultural engagement, culture

Founded in 2008, Lifetime Arts is a nonprofit arts service organization that offers a positive, modern, artistic and social lens through which to serve, inspire and engage America’s growing population of older adults.

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