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Artistic Expression As A Source Of Resilience For Transgender And Gender Diverse Young People, Ashley Austin, Michael P. Dentato Phd, Msw, Joshua Holzworth, Roxanna Ast, Anthony Verdino, Edward Alessi, Andrew Eaton, Shelley L. Craig Apr 2022

Artistic Expression As A Source Of Resilience For Transgender And Gender Diverse Young People, Ashley Austin, Michael P. Dentato Phd, Msw, Joshua Holzworth, Roxanna Ast, Anthony Verdino, Edward Alessi, Andrew Eaton, Shelley L. Craig

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There is a paucity of research exploring sources of resilience among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) young people with multiple marginalized identities. Information and communication technologies (ICT) offer unique opportunities for authentic self-expression, which is not always possible offline. The primary aims of this study were to understand unique sources of resilience among TGD youth in their online and offline lives. Using photo elicitation and grounded theory methods, we conducted online in-depth interviews with TGD young people (N = 29) between the ages of 14-25 across the United States identifying with at least one of the following social statuses: (a) …


You Can't Go Home Again: Art As Therapy, Photovoice, And Housing Instability, Willie Walter Jackson Jan 2020

You Can't Go Home Again: Art As Therapy, Photovoice, And Housing Instability, Willie Walter Jackson

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Aims: the primary aim of this dissertation was to use the Photovoice methodology to discuss the impact of art and cultural exposure and engagement programing on program participants experiencing housing instability or homleessness. the secondary aim was to contribute to the sparse body of literature on the impact of art and cultural exposure programing on program participants experience housing instability or homelessness. Research Questions: the three research questions were: What is the impact of art and cultural exposure and engagement on program participants experiencing housing instability? What are program participants experiences with disseminating their art, and what meaning did they …