Motivation for creative activity at people of the "third age" in the process of implementing the project “Silver University”
The relevance of the article is due to the real problem of unrealized needs of the individual, isolation and exclusion of people at the so-called “third age” - after the end of active work. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of motivation of representatives of this group to creativity as one of the ways to overcome social isolation, realize oneself, maintain a high level of psychological and physical health and expand intergenerational communication. Using empirical methods, the authors identified the current level of motivation for creative activity among people of the "third age" and concluded that one of the ways to maintain motivation is to participate in the art project "Silver University" of the Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University named after V.P. Astafyev. In addition, taking into account the data obtained, recommendations were proposed on the content and form of classes within the framework of the mentioned educational project, which deserves widespread dissemination. The article is intended for teachers of fine arts, teachers of art schools as well as teachers working with people of the "third age".