Evaluation
In 2010, Wolverhampton Arts & Heritage in partnership with praXis, set out to demonstrate how arts and museum services can be commissioned to deliver Health and Wellbeing-related services, particularly with regard to dementia support.
To contribute to this, the partnership commissioned a major piece of research by Tony Nottingham and Gillian Unsworth of TNC, culminating in a report completed in April 2011.
The report contains an Evaluation Framework for the Arts and Reminiscence Programme, including Project Outcomes and a suggested methodology to collect and analyse information. The findings in this report are based on extensive research of the pilot Arts and Social Care projects, feedback from stakeholders and an extensive literature review. It is set within the national context of Social Care work and provides tools for evidencing this, alongside more local relevance for Wolverhampton.
Download the Report Here
The appendices to the report are an invaluable set of practical resources for any arts and social care project. You can download these for FREE.
All we ask is that you 'Pay with a Tweet' and tell the world how great this website is!
Don't forget you will need a Twitter account to do this
Source |
Download with tweet |
QR-Code |
|
Appendix B Strategic Relevance Checklist.pdf |
 |
|
|
Appendix C: Strategic Relevance Checklist Guidance notes.pdf |
 |
|
|
Appendix D: Recommendations for Evaluation Framework for Pilot Projects.pdf |
 |
|
|
Appendix E: Recommended Methodology Templates.pdf |
 |
Further Evidence
The relationship between quilting and wellbeing
Published by the Journal of Public Health, 5th June 2011
1. Emily L. Burt, Postgraduate Student and
2. Jacqueline Atkinson, Professor of Mental Health Policy
Author Affiliations:
Department of Public Health and Public Health Policy, University of Glasgow, 1 Lilybank Gardens, Glasgow G12 8RZ, UK
Address correspondence to Jacqueline Atkinson, E-mail: jacqueline.atkinson@glasgow.ac.uk
Abstract
Background: Within public health, activities that promote and maintain wellbeing remain limited and relatively unexplored. In particular, little is known about the relationship between creative craft hobbies and wellbeing in the general population.
Methods: Twenty-nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with women from a local quilting group. Ideas and experiences of quilting in relation to wellbeing were explored with participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.
Results: Cognitive, emotional and social processes were uncovered, which participants identified as important for their wellbeing. Participants found quilting to be a productive use of time and an accessible means of engaging in free creativity. Colour was psychologically uplifting. Quilting was challenging, demanded concentration and participants maintained and learned new skills. Participants experienced ‘flow’ while quilting. A strong social network fostered the formation of strong friendships. Affirmation from others boosted self-esteem and increased motivation for skill development. Quilts were often given altruistically and gave quilting added purpose.
Conclusions: The findings illustrate how creative craft hobbies such as quilting can be a meaningful vehicle for enhancing wellbeing. This study sets the foundation for further research into creativity, creative hobbies and hobbies in general.
Download the full research here.
