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Developing Perceived Self-Efficacy in Later Life through Poetry Writing. An Analysis of a U3A Poetry Group of Older Australians
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International Journal of Lifelong Education . 2020 39(2):191-204. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- A change-of-life issue for older people is finding ways to engage meaningfully and be creative. Sustaining a sense of self-efficacy in one's abilities to be productive is vital for wellbeing. Our research explored the perceived self-efficacy developed in an Australian University of the Third Age poetry class. We gathered data from one class session through observation, a focus group and paired interviews. Transcribed data identified participants' voices, and common themes were noted. We use Bandura's idea of perceived self-efficacy, through examining mastery experiences, modelling, social persuasion and a positive learning climate to understand the data. These sources of self-efficacy were pivotal for participants' positive self-efficacy. We offer this example of how older people can achieve mastery in a new field of creative endeavour at a time in their life-course often positioned as diminishing. In doing so, we challenge conventional understandings of ageing.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0260-1370
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Lifelong Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1259558
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02601370.2020.1737589