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Strategies for Stimulating Creativity among Retired Persons in Anambra State

Ukwe, U. C.
Department of Home and Rural Economics Federal Polytechnic, Oko
Esimone, C. C.
Department of Music, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Published: August 31, 2024 Issue: Vol. 17 No. 2 (2012) DOI: 10.66731/jher.v17i2.79

Abstract

This paper examined the strategies for stimulating creativity among
the retired persons in Anambra State. Specifically, the study
identified factors inhibiting creativity in retirees; knowledge and
skills needed by retirees for creativity and the appropriate ways of
helping retirees develop creative ideas. Eighty retires were
randomly selected for the study. A structured questionnaire was
used for data collection. Data were analysed using mean. The
findings reveal seven factors inhibiting creativity in retirees, nine
creative knowledge skills required by retirees for creativity and
nine appropriate ways of helping retirees develop creative ideas.

Keywords: Retirement Strategies Creativity Ideas Retiree Productivity