Developing the Art–Technology Intergenerational Community Program for Older Adults Health and Social Connectedness
| Autor: | Brittany Garcia, Jinsil Hwaryoung Seo, Annie Sungkajun |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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030506 rehabilitation Technology Social connectedness media_common.quotation_subject Applied psychology Adult population 03 medical and health sciences well-being Perception Surveys and Questionnaires Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Students 050107 human factors older adults media_common art Aged 05 social sciences social connectedness Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Ornaments health Brief Research Report Interactive art Art and technology Texas Feeling Well-being Public Health Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 0305 other medical science Psychology |
| Zdroj: | Frontiers in Public Health Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 9 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2296-2565 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/fpubh.2021.589589 |
| Popis: | As the older adult population increases, research investigating how to support their health and well-being has become more urgent. This paper discusses the development of the art–technology intergenerational community (ATIC) program for older adults in Bryan and College Station, Texas. The program's purpose was to help improve older adult's health, well-being, and social connectedness. During the program, participants attended four sessions across 4 weeks, creating interactive art projects such as light-up cards, pop-up cards with light, interactive light painting, and interactive soft circuit ornaments. Preliminary studies allowed researchers to refine making materials by designing easy-to-follow fabricated circuit templates. Participants were able to create interactive art by using various materials such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), copper tape, coin-cell batteries, and conductive thread. A total of 18 participants aged 60–83 participated in the ATIC program. Participants were asked to complete pre- and post-study questionnaires which assessed older adults' subjective health or well-being, feelings of intergenerational connectedness, and attitude about art and technology. Video data were captured for qualitative analysis on the art creation process, cognitive health, and social connectedness of the participants. Our findings show that those who participated in the ATIC program had improved perceptions of their own health and intergenerational relationships. There were also significant differences between pre- and post-study conditions for positive and negative affect. Qualitative results showed that the program participants were engaged in the art-making process and that creations helped to support intergenerational relationships with the student volunteers as well as their own family members. |
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