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In What Ways Do Community Center Art Programs Affect Older Adults?

Stapleton, Christina E.

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2009, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, Art Education (Fine Arts).
The purpose of this study was to investigate the affects that art programs in community centers can have on older adults. This is a case study that examined the activities and participants of an art program in a community senior center. Another aim was to consider how the program could influence the artwork of the students in the class. Finally, how these programs affected the participants cognitively, socially, and emotionally were examined. Qualitative research methods were utilized to gain insights and understandings of the research topic. The data consisted of observations, field notes, and interviews with the students and the instructor. It was found that this particular art program provides participants with many cognitive, social, and emotional benefits. It was also discovered that the program does have a positive influence on the artwork produced. The research suggests that other programs like this one could provide its participants with a beneficial and meaningful experience.
Rosemarie Basile (Advisor)
Melissa Haviland (Committee Member)
David LaPalombara (Committee Member)
79 p.

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  • Stapleton, C. E. (2009). In What Ways Do Community Center Art Programs Affect Older Adults? [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1248873573

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Stapleton, Christina. In What Ways Do Community Center Art Programs Affect Older Adults? 2009. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1248873573.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Stapleton, Christina. "In What Ways Do Community Center Art Programs Affect Older Adults?" Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1248873573

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)