"Different but Connected": Participatory Action Research Using Photovoice to Explore Well-Being in Autistic Young Adults

Autor/inn/en	Lam, Gary Yu Hin; Holden, Emily; Fitzpatrick, Megan; Raffaele Mendez, Linda; Berkman, Karen
Titel	"Different but Connected": Participatory Action Research Using Photovoice to Explore Well-Being in Autistic Young Adults
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 24 (2020) 5, S.1246-1259 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lam, Gary Yu Hin)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/1362361319898961
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Well Being; Young Adults; Participatory Research; Action Research; Photography; Interpersonal Relationship; Individual Development; Quality of Life; High School Graduates; Transitional Programs; Self Concept; Self Expression; Friendship; Family Relationship; Animals; Community + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Forschungstätigkeit; Projektforschung; Fotografie; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Lebensqualität; High school; High schools; Graduate; Graduates; Oberschule; Absolvent; Absolventin; Selbstkonzept; Ausdruck; Freundschaft; Animal; Tier; Tiere
Abstract	Past research has largely focused on the negative aspects of well-being of autistic young adults during the post-school transition. Research that meaningfully includes autistic individuals and captures their perspectives of positive well-being is essential for stakeholders to better understand how to provide services that respond to the needs and wants of the autistic community. In the current study, 14 autistic young adults in a post-school transition program participated in a Photovoice project and used photos to express their ideas about well-being. A participatory action research approach was used to support participants' active engagement in the research processes and to encourage meaningful expression of their first-person perspectives. Results revealed an account of well-being reflecting expressions of individuality and growth, the significance of having close relationships, and a sense of connection with the community. This study has implications for research and practice that promotes well-being among the autistic community using approaches that are ethically informed and inclusive of autistic voices. (As Provided).
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Update	2022/1/01