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  • Shakespeare in Prison: Affecting health and wellbeing

    Author(s)
    Marie Heard, E
    Mutch, A
    Fitzgerald, L
    Pensalfini, R
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Heard, Emma Marie
    Year published
    2013
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    Abstract
    – This research aimed to investigate the impacts of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Prison Project (QSEPP) on the health and wellbeing of participants, specifically with regard to social support. – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with prisoners participating in the project to gain insight into perceived sense of support within the QSEPP and across the prison context more broadly. – The QSEPP encouraged participants to foster a range of support networks through the development of relationships built on trust, respect and shared experiences. Participants also developed communication skills which may assist with ...
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    – This research aimed to investigate the impacts of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble Prison Project (QSEPP) on the health and wellbeing of participants, specifically with regard to social support. – Semi-structured interviews were conducted with prisoners participating in the project to gain insight into perceived sense of support within the QSEPP and across the prison context more broadly. – The QSEPP encouraged participants to foster a range of support networks through the development of relationships built on trust, respect and shared experiences. Participants also developed communication skills which may assist with establishing and maintaining supportive relationships inside and outside of prison. – This research highlights the inevitable challenges for researchers working within the prison context, including: correctional services' limitations, time and space restrictions and small sample sizes. This research offers some potentially innovative ways to combat such challenges. – The study highlights the potential of theatre-based interventions in the prison context and their role in fostering social support and enhancing wellbeing. – The research explores the potential role theatre may play in improving the health and wellbeing of a disadvantaged and marginalised group, providing skills to enhance access to supportive networks inside and outside prison. – To the best of our knowledge this is the first research of its kind and provides valuable insights into the role that theatre may play in fostering social support in the prison context. © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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    Journal Title
    International Journal of Prisoner Health
    Volume
    9
    Issue
    3
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPH-03-2013-0013
    Subject
    Health in prison
    Offender health
    Prisoners
    Public health
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/412301
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