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| The impact of the Bealtaine arts programme on the quality of life, wellbeing and social interaction of older people in Ireland | | Author(s) | Eamon O'Shea, Aine Ni Leime |
| Journal title | Ageing and Society, vol 32 part 5, July 2012 |
| Pages | pp 851-872 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/aso |
| Keywords | Cultural activities ; Festivals ; Social interaction ; Participation ; Quality of life ; Ireland. |
| Annotation | There is evidence that the arts can enhance the physical and psychological wellbeing of older people. This article is based on an evaluation of a national arts festival in Ireland called Bealtaine that celebrates creativity in older people during the month of May. The festival is unique in the wide range of arts-related activities it includes and the different types of organisations involved, such as local authorities, libraries, educational institutions, health and social care organisations, and voluntary bodies for older people. The evaluation used quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse two major postal surveys with organisers and consumers of the festival and face-to-face interviews with older participants, artists and organisers. The findings were positive in terms of the personal and social gains arising from participation in the festival. The authors conclude that the provision of enhanced and sustained funding for creative programmes for older people was essential for the well-being of older people in Ireland. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-120727007 A |
| Classmark | H4: HVP: TMA: TMB: F:59: 763 |
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