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Intergenerational study
— mirrors as a tool for self-reflection | | Author(s) | Susan Ridley |
| Journal title | Working with Older People, vol 18, no 1, 2014 |
| Publisher | Emerald, 2014 |
| Pages | pp 30-44 |
| Source | www.emeraldinsight.com/wwop.htm |
| Keywords | Cultural activities ; Older people ; Young people ; Personality ; Qualitative Studies ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This qualitative study was an exploration on the process of self-reflection on identity, the aim being to see how mirrors could be used as a therapeutic tool and as a meta-physical bridge to one's inner consciousness. An intergenerational expressive arts group (n=12) in Northern New Jersey (NJ) was organised around the question of identity. Following an open discussion around the topic of identity, participants were asked to decorate a mirror with words, images, and/or symbols, while reflecting on the question, "Who am I?" A post-session interview was conducted regarding participants' experiences during the creative process. The results indicate that mirrors can be used to connect to one's inner thoughts and feelings on the question of identity. Three core themes about the process of self-reflection on identity were revealed: introspection and self-concern; connection and attachment to something or someone other than self; and taking action to help others. This study was limited not only in size, but also in cultural diversity and disparity of age range. However, it provides a useful indicator for identifying core themes in the process of self-reflection on identity. This and other articles in this issue of Working with Older People has as its theme creativity, the arts and older people. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-150529234 A |
| Classmark | H4: B: SB: DK: 3DP: 7T |
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