여성 노인의 생활무용 공연에 따른 정서적 경험에 관한 분석

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the meaning and personal value of elderly women’s emotional experiences participating in dance performances. It is also to induce continuous participation in performances and improve the lives of elderly women.BR Method: Qualitative research methods were conducted on 5 elderly women participating in dance performances at the Seniors Welfare Center in A city, Gyeonggi-do. Data were collected by in-depth interviews, participation observation, and video recording from August 1, 2019 to January 3, 2020.BR Results: The results of this study are as follows. First, the motivation for participating in life dance performance was divided into encouragement by those nearby and dreams of one’s youth. Specifically, one participated in the performance was encouraged by colleagues & leaders and wanted to fulfill her childhood dream of a dancer. Second, participation in life dance performance promoted healthy beauty, reduced negative emotions such as stress, anxiety and depression in daily lives, and was recognized as a new opportunity for the elderly to remind themselves of their infinite abilities and talents. In addition, through common activities of giving performances, the participants could gain enough opportunities to communicate with the world and expand & widen social network. Third, it was shown that participants felt various charms such as achievement, showing their skills, and stage addiction through participating in performances. They became more active and confident in their lives during the performance preparation process. Fourth, the personal values felt by the participants through performances were found to be healthy life, joy and happiness.BR Conclusion: Participation in life dance performance give elderly women positive emotional experiences physiologically, psychologically and socially, making them feel various charms of performance not feel in general classes. Therefore, active interest is needed for broader opportunities of the elderly to participate in the performance, promoting their performance culture.