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J Gerontol Soc Work2026;1-20.August 26, 2026Journal Article

Growing Older While Creating: Benefits of Artistic Practice Among Older Artists and Craftspeople.

Karima Chacur-Kiss1, Valentina Cannella2, Paula Oñate1, Rodrigo Serrat3
1Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Escuela de Psicología, Universidad Santo Tomás, Concepción, Chile.
2Beato Luis Belda University College, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Palma, Spain.
3Department of Cognition, Development and Educational Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Abstract

A deeper understanding of the benefits of older people's participation in artistic activities is still missing. The objective of this study was to examine the perceived benefits of artistic engagement among older adults who participate actively and on their own initiative in such practices. Thirty visual artists and craftspeople aged 60 and older participated in in-depth individual interviews. We…

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