Arts-based Health Research: Strategies to Address the Embodiment of Difficult Life Experiences
Location
2072
Format Type
Paper
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
14-1-2017 3:30 PM
End Date
14-1-2017 3:50 PM
Abstract
Using artistic modes of research representation allows for a different way of sharing findings and may enhance the likelihood of making an impact (negative or positive) on the audience and consequently, on the artists and researchers involved. The concept of 'dangerous emotional terrain' is used in this presentation to describe the potentially negative impacts of using dance to disseminate qualitative research. We focus on the impact on artists embodying research depicting difficult lived experiences and the strategies our team used to mitigate difficulties. We identify four strategies to address the potential for negative emotional impact.
Arts-based Health Research: Strategies to Address the Embodiment of Difficult Life Experiences
2072
Using artistic modes of research representation allows for a different way of sharing findings and may enhance the likelihood of making an impact (negative or positive) on the audience and consequently, on the artists and researchers involved. The concept of 'dangerous emotional terrain' is used in this presentation to describe the potentially negative impacts of using dance to disseminate qualitative research. We focus on the impact on artists embodying research depicting difficult lived experiences and the strategies our team used to mitigate difficulties. We identify four strategies to address the potential for negative emotional impact.
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Breakout Session I