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Quilting as age identity expression in traditional women
Author(s)Cheryl Cheek, Kathleen W Piercy
Journal titleInternational Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 59, no 4, 2004
Pagespp 321-338
Sourcehttp://baywood.com
KeywordsOlder women ; Tapestry work ; Rural areas ; Mormon Church ; Qualitative Studies ; United States of America.
AnnotationA qualitative study using McCracken's (1988) multistage process for data analysis examined how women in three traditional cultures express themselves and their age identities in quilting. In semi-structured interviews, 10 Amish, 10 Appalachian and 10 Latter Day Saints (Mormon) women discussed their quilting-related experiences, rewards they received from quilting, and the variety of ways in which quilting assists them in creating positive age identities. Results illustrated how quilting aided personal progress in building quilting related skills, and enlarging personal influence through owning quilting businesses, teaching and mentoring others, gaining respect as skilled artisans, and acting as guardians of family traditions. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-050113203 A
ClassmarkBD: HFF: RL: TUL: 3DP: 7T

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