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| Author | Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N. | |
| Title | The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS | |
| Reference | Kabel A., Teti M., Zhang N.; The art of resilience: photo-stories of inspiration and strength among people with HIV/AIDS ;Visual Studies vol:31 issue: 3 page:221.0 |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84986224377&doi=10.1080%2f1472586X.2016.1210991&partnerID=40&md5=e0d4716ba558b8e907edfba5a847b2d0 |
| Abstract | Using the visual arts to aid healing is a common therapy for people with critical illness, yet the use of art to improve the lives of people with HIV is under-utilised. Eight male and 20 female participants living with HIV in urban areas of the Midwest, United States, participated in three group photovoice photo-sharing and discussion sessions, post-project individual interviews and a community photo exhibit. We used a grounded theory approach to analyse interview data and identified three key themes: (1) health and wellness, (2) fear and stigma and (3) restoring a threatened identity. Participants identified how taking photos, reflecting on and sharing them in focus groups helped them express themselves while living with and coping with HIV. Offering photography as form of expression is a way to foster strength and, consequently, improve the lives of people living with HIV. Our participants benefitted from the process of telling their story with images. They were able to express positive aspects of their lives which could be a healthy form of catharsis in and of itself. Future research should continue to investigate how participants in participatory approaches like photovoice actually do benefit from the research. Although we focused this analysis on resilience, photovoice is flexible and participants’ responses to it are varied. Additional outcomes such as impact on mental and physical health are worthy of additional exploration. © 2016 International Visual Sociology Association. |
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| Participants also reported increased self-worth and self-advocacy. . | Their value and benefits lie in increased trust, improved communication and understanding, and the production of a sense of togetherness among participants which, in turn, helps to combat social exclusion. . | This can broaden horizons and encourage people to take on new challenges in other areas of their lives. . | They were able to express positive aspects of their lives which could be a healthy form of catharsis in and of itself. . | Participants were enabled to transform their views of themselves and others in ways that were beneficial for health and well-being: their skills and confidence improved through taking risks, they felt rewarded, developed new relationships (both through the intervention and in their daily lives), and felt valued. . | Group Relationships A significant proportion of the included literature focuses on the role of theater and drama in enhancing or transforming group relationships, and improved engagement with others seems to be a particularly notable dimension of cultural value. . | These projects all enable people to exchange stories and experiences and develop positive views of themselves and others. . | Participants report decreased anxiety, decreased loneliness, increased self-confidence and self-esteem, and increased sense of value and purpose. . | This could enhance our understanding of the cultural value provided by older people, rather than just the value they derive from their participation. . | A number of documents consider drama projects that intentionally brought people together from different racial and cultural backgrounds, providing a space for intercultural dialogue. . | These four dimensions of cultural value are threaded through with indications that involvement in theater and drama can help shape reflective individuals, promote understanding of others, and stimulate civic and community engagement. . | The value and benefits of both projects included greater communication (between staff and between staff, residents, and families) and enhanced quality of life and well-being of residents, as evidenced through increased emotive responses and improvements in self-esteem, confidence, ability to make choices, and the community involvement of residents. . |
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