This study has been performed to investigate variety of participation types
and impacts of art activity programs on physical and emotional health of
senior education program participants in Korea. For analysis, 188 male and
female adults attending senior leisure programs in welfare centers in medium
sized cities were selected, and they were asked about their personality trait,
activity types, and physical and psychological wellness changes after the
programs from 2010 until 2011. The results are as follows: First, 58%
accounts three major participation types such as pre-contemplation stage of
intimate interests and active involvement, leading stage of program research
and absorbtion, and final stages of social exchanges and program
maintenances with peer participants. Second, the physical and psychological
wellness is higher in the middle stage of program leading and further
investigation than early stages. Third, perceived health improvement is the
highest for active self-developing and tradition respecting personality and
married group than restrained single living class. As a improving strategy,
this study recommends that art activity programs need to be provided more
for low education, low income, and conservative adults. In addition, it is also
suggested that the program be implemented in combined form of welfare
services and social exchange empowerment activities.