“I feel like I’m drawing strength from it”: Lived Experiences of Filipino Elderly Participating in Craft-Making

Authors

  • Ira Fe A. Borillo Our Lady of Fatima University
  • Flootz Irish Cariza P. Chua Our Lady of Fatima University
  • Christopher R. Aranda Our Lady of Fatima University
  • Diane Eraphie A. Taboon Our Lady of Fatima University
  • Michael Joseph S. Diño Our Lady of Fatima University

https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v6i1.1330

Keywords:

elderly, craft-making, leisure activity

Abstract

In this phenomenological study,   the lived experiences of seven Filipino elderly participating in craft-making were explored. The key informants were purposively selected from a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. The transcribed data gathered through a semi-structured in-depth interview was analyzed using Colaizzi’s approach. Six themes describing the lived experiences emerged: fostering friendship, flourishing health, “furthering service, facing aging with acceptance, finding felicity and self-fulfillment, and feelings of belongingness and security. This exploration speaks to understanding the potential of craft-making as a leisure activity for elderly.

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Published

2018-10-29

How to Cite

Borillo, I. F. A., Chua, F. I. C. P., Aranda, C. R., Taboon, D. E. A., & Diño, M. J. S. (2018). “I feel like I’m drawing strength from it”: Lived Experiences of Filipino Elderly Participating in Craft-Making. 11th International Scholars Conference, 6(1), 64. https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v6i1.1330