Pöllänen Sinikka
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, University of Eastern Finland, Savonlinna, Finland.
Scand J Occup Ther. 2013 May;20(3):217-27. doi: 10.3109/11038128.2012.725182. Epub 2012 Sep 19.
The aim of this study is to examine how craft makers describe the meaning of craft as an activity in relation to their well-being. The study is based on an analysis of the written narratives of 92 textile craft makers aged 16 to 84. Based on the results, the well-being enhancing nature of craft as a meaningful occupation for those interested in crafting is evident. The significance of craft making as an occupation is described by the following three themes: (a) "the meaning and value of crafts", (b) "the feelings experienced during craft activity", and (c) "the holisticity and intentionality of craft-making". As an activity and a metaphor, craft making helped the participants to adjust to life situations. Elements of craft that enhance well-being can be traced to both the artefacts and the sense of achievement gained in producing them. The effects of craft include personal growth, development of physical and cognitive skills, control of one's body, thoughts, and feelings, as well as cultural and social awareness. The results indicate that the participants noticed the significance of craft as an agony- and stress-reducing and mind-calming activity. Holistic craft and ordinary craft played different roles in maintaining well-being.
本研究的目的是考察手工艺者如何描述手工艺作为一种与他们的幸福感相关的活动的意义。该研究基于对92位年龄在16至84岁之间的纺织手工艺者的书面叙述的分析。基于研究结果，对于那些对手工艺感兴趣的人来说，手工艺作为一种有意义的职业，其增强幸福感的性质是显而易见的。手工艺制作作为一种职业的重要性体现在以下三个主题中：（a）“手工艺的意义和价值”，（b）“手工艺活动中所体验到的感受”，以及（c）“手工艺制作的整体性和意向性”。作为一种活动和一种隐喻，手工艺制作帮助参与者适应生活状况。增强幸福感的手工艺元素既可以追溯到人工制品，也可以追溯到制作它们所获得的成就感。手工艺的影响包括个人成长、身体和认知技能的发展、对自己身体、思想和情感的控制，以及文化和社会意识。结果表明，参与者注意到了手工艺作为一种减轻痛苦和压力、使心灵平静的活动的重要性。整体手工艺和普通手工艺在维持幸福感方面发挥了不同的作用。
