Abstract
The aim of this study was to discuss how learning art encourages the social participation of seniors during the third age. Eleven seniors aged 65–76 were interviewed. The interview data were analyzed using M-GTA for qualitative methods. Results revealed that three factors enhance student’s learning activities; the purpose of learning, the value of learning, and the prospect of learning. The purpose of learning motivates the student to begin learning. The value of learning supports all aspects of a student’s learning activities. The prospect of learning encourages students to continue learning. At this stage, the continuation of learning motivates the student to seek satisfaction from learning. Furthermore, learning art during the third age as a form of social participation can effectively widen and deepen the student’s enjoyment of learning. It was also found that social engagement affects the student’s evaluation of learning. This implies that social engagement in learning art is a factor that improves students’ art skills.
