A Novel Participant-Empowered Pedagogical Approach to Engage and Retain Control Group Participants in Arts-Based Randomized Controlled Trials

Author:

Matto Holly C.1ORCID,Ihara Emily S.2ORCID,Tompkins Catherine3,McNeil Kathryn4,Lopez-Piper Adriana4,Eber Maxine5,Dhokai Niyati6,Davis Rick7,Cortes Nelson8,Caswell Shane V.9,Coogan Sarah M.10,Fauntroy Victoria11,Glass Elizabeth12,Baraniecki-Zwil Gwen13,Ambegaonkar Jatin P.14

Affiliation:

1. PhD, LCSW-C, associate professor, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

2. PhD, MSW, associate professor and department chair, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

3. PhD, MSW, associate dean and professor, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

4. MSW graduate, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

5. MSW student, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

6. PhD, research assistant professor, College of Visual and Performing Arts; program director, Veterans and the Arts Initiative, Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

7. DFA, dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts; executive director, Hylton Performing Arts Center; professor of theater, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA

8. PhD, associate professor; affiliate professor, Department of Bioengineering; coordinator, PhD EFHP Specialization, Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

9. PhD ATC, CSCS, professor, Athletic Training Education Program; affiliate professor, Institute for BioHealth Innovation, Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

10. MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, PhD student, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

11. MS, LAT, ATC, research assistant, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

12. MA, research assistant, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

13. MSc, research assistant, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

14. PhD, ATC, OT, CSCS, professor, School of Kinesiology; operations director, Sports Medicine Assessment Research & Testing (SMART) Laboratory, George Mason University, Manassas, VA, USA

Abstract

The overall purpose of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to examine the effect of arts classes (ballroom dance and ukulele) on older adults’ well-being compared with a social conversation control group. This article describes a novel participant-empowered pedagogical approach to enhance control group retention and engagement. Sixty-four participants ( M = 71 years) participated twice weekly in a 10-week intervention that included ballroom dancing ( n = 23), ukulele playing ( n = 17), and social conversation ( n = 24). Focus group themes revealed participants felt challenged as they crossed their comfort zones, increased confidence, and enhanced social connections. Community-engaged arts programs for older adults should further examine mechanisms that foster positive social connections during sessions, paying special attention to the design of the control group condition in RCTs where competing arts-based intervention groups may be more desirable to participants.

Funder

NEA

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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