Talent and passion management by the seniors living in Canada
Talent and passion management by the seniors living in Canada

Summary/Abstract: Like personal development, managing own talents and hobbies is a lifelong process and activity. The paper focuses on the passions and hobbies of the seniors who have been living in emigration (Canada) for several decades, and on values they assign to these passions and hobbies in the context of the meaning and satisfaction in life. To confirm that passions can be developed also in late life, a study, using a qualitative interview, was conducted among 12 seniors from the Polish diaspora in Canada. The interview procedure as well as the direction of data analysis and interpretation are described in the empirical part. Conclusions in the final section confirm that developing passions and hobbies gives meaning and purpose to the life of seniors and helps them feel fulfilled. There are also some postulates formulated regarding recommended activities dedicated to seniors living abroad to help them fully manage the development of their passions, hobbies and talents – not only as part of their home activities and interactions with other Poles, but also by participating in initiatives offered by the institutions that support senior citizens in Canada.

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