Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 4(12), pp. 1093 - 1098
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041208
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Creativity and the Golden Years: Biopsychosocial and Cultural Influences for Living a Successful Life

Karen V. Duhamel ^*
Department of Nursing, University of Hartford, United States

ABSTRACT

Living successfully into older adulthood is becoming the new social norm. As one ages, the older adult may experience doubt and insecurity about one's ongoing purpose in life, leading to feelings of failure and stagnation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of creativity as a requisite to living a successful life into older adulthood. By examining creativity from a variety of perspectives, social scientists and healthcare professionals can better understand the importance of empowering older adults to tap into their inner resources to promote creative expression leading to self-transformation and personal satisfaction. This paper will discuss the connection between creativity and successful aging by investigating biopsychosocial and cultural indicators, conceptual frameworks, and the benefits of incorporating creativity into the aging process through mind, body and spirit analysis.

KEYWORDS
Creativity, Older Adulthood, Successful Living

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Karen V. Duhamel , "Creativity and the Golden Years: Biopsychosocial and Cultural Influences for Living a Successful Life," Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 1093 - 1098, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041208.

(b). APA Format:
Karen V. Duhamel (2016). Creativity and the Golden Years: Biopsychosocial and Cultural Influences for Living a Successful Life. Sociology and Anthropology, 4(12), 1093 - 1098. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2016.041208.