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| Author | Bridger A.J., Emmanouil S., Lawthom R. | |
| Title | Trace.space: a psychogeographical community project with members of an arts and health organisation | |
| Reference | Bridger A.J., Emmanouil S., Lawthom R.; Trace.space: a psychogeographical community project with members of an arts and health organisation ;Qualitative Research in Psychology vol:14.0 issue: 1 page:42 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84984685504&doi=10.1080%2f14780887.2016.1219799&partnerID=40&md5=9f980f9f9ff03a75077926b0eb63f95f |
| Abstract | In this article we present a psychogeographical community project involving members of an arts and health organisation. Using creative ways to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals, we draw on the concepts of trace and spaces to map relationships between researchers and participants. This project was underpinned by three aims which were: to do community group work to produce contributions both in and beyond the University; to playfully critique everyday life in consumer capitalist society and finally, to consider the extent to which personal and social changes could be enabled. To realise those aims, we put into practice a range of architectural, community psychological and psychogeographical methods such as photo-elicitation, dice walking and scavenger hunting. We also facilitated participatory workshops which involved the production of artistic maps, writing poems and short stories. We conclude the paper with reflections from stakeholders with conclusions and future psychogeographical research being considered. © 2016 Taylor & Francis. |
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| Here the workshops enabled a productive dialogue across different arenas, where we coproduced new knowledge collectively and in collaboration with each other, in what we hope can be seen in the spirit of participatory creativity. . | It is therefore important to suffuse the study of experience in context and to consider how such work can be connected with artistic and activist concerns with social change. . | One participant noted that workshops allowed them to discover a different kind of creativity and that it let them unleash a lot of emotional and personal stuff, that it helped with reflecting on and also in terms of mapping their life. . | That particular participant felt he had gained tools and skills to work with in future projects. . | Both organizations specialize in arts, music and other creative ways in which to enable individuals and groups to improve their mental health and wellbeing. . | One participant found the relaxation techniques to be highly enjoyable and set them in the mood for creating. . | We hope that this paper encourages and opens up debate surrounding community group work and questions relating to personal and social changes. . | Attempts to do public engagement should be part of a process of critiquing contemporary social conditions with explicit concerns of creating wider social, cultural and political changes. . |
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