Exploring the Experiences of Sexual Abuse Survivors Engaged in Non-Formal, Arts-Informed Adult Learning, Using an Arts-Based Research Methodology

Autor/in	Dickson, Nicola
Titel	Exploring the Experiences of Sexual Abuse Survivors Engaged in Non-Formal, Arts-Informed Adult Learning, Using an Arts-Based Research Methodology
Quelle	In: Studies in the Education of Adults, 53 (2021) 2, S.238-254 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Dickson, Nicola)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0266-0830
DOI	10.1080/02660830.2021.1910404
Schlagwörter	Sexual Abuse; Females; Violence; Adult Education; Community Programs; Art Activities; Visual Arts; Creativity; Program Effectiveness; Adult Students; Child Abuse; Foreign Countries; Barriers; Reflection; Feminism; At Risk Persons; United Kingdom (Glasgow) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sexueller Missbrauch; Weibliches Geschlecht; Gewalt; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Künstlerische Tätigkeit; Optische Gestaltung; Kreativität; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Abuse of children; Abuse; Child; Children; Kindesmissbrauch; Missbrauch; Kind; Kinder; Ausland; Feminismus; Risikogruppe
Abstract	This paper explores the challenges and successes of engaging female survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence in community-based, arts-informed adult learning. The study presents the complex physical, psychological and emotional barriers to participation that were encountered during the fieldwork period. The rationale for using an arts-based research (ABR) methodology is outlined, detailing the delivery of weekly visual arts sessions and the use of women's creative outputs to enhance the qualitative research process. The critical role of the facilitator 'crafting' the women's engagement with the visual art and the research process is highlighted, emphasising the need to work reflexively and with flexibility. The paper concludes by outlining the benefits of using an ABR methodology to enhance the dissemination of the study findings and reflects on the importance of creating spaces to celebrate and platform the achievements of marginalised adult learners. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01