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The Cultural Value of Older People’s Experiences of Theater-Making: A Review.

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Abstract: “Although a number of existing reviews document the health and social benefits of arts participation by older people, there are none which focus specifically on theater and drama. This article presents the findings of a study conducted as part of the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council “Cultural Value Project.” The 2-year (2013-2015) “Cultural Value Project” sought to make a major contribution to how we think about the value of arts and culture to individuals and to society. It made 72 awards: 19 critical reviews of existing bodies of research, 46 research development awards to carry out new research, and 7 expert workshop awards to facilitate discussions among academics and practitioners. Together, these awards explored the components of cultural value and the ways in which cultural value is evidenced and evaluated.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Ageism & Advocacy

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Purpose

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributors

M. Bernard

M. Rickett

related organization

Arts and Humanities Research Council

resource type

Research and Studies

year

2017

keyword

Cultural Value Project

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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