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| The meaning of gardening and the effects on perceived well being of a gardening project on diverse populations of elders | | Author(s) | Diane Heliker, Audrey Chadwick, Theresa O'Connell |
| Journal title | Activities, Adaptation & Aging, vol 24, no 3, 2000 |
| Pages | pp 35-56 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Gardening ; Well being ; Pilot ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This pilot pre- and post-test study sought to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of horticultural therapy and the perceived meaning and outcome on well-being of a structured gardening intervention on two groups of older people in two culturally diverse settings. The total sample of 24 volunteers (age range 63-90) participated in a 3-month gardening project. The personal meaning framework and the instrumentation developed based on that framework was used. Paired t-tests demonstrated a significant improvement in psychological well-being. Content analysis of a semi-structured interview elicited the meaning of gardening. Themes that emerged included: the legacy of gardening; gardening as spiritual healing and therapy; and remembering a favourite tree. The results of this study suggest that the psychological and spiritual benefits of gardening for older adults transcend socioeconomic, educational and cultural boundaries and is a cost-effective therapeutic option. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000229203 A |
| Classmark | HSG: D:F:5HH: 4UC: 3F: 7T |
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