Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Angelle Cook, Ph.D., RDT-BCT
Abstract
This scoping review investigates the breadth and nature of literature that currently exists on the topic of utilizing drama-based interventions with migrant populations for therapeutic goals. This author searched for empirical studies on the topic and charted data to understand the quality, number, and type of studies that have been done, and risk factors for epistemic injustice or misrepresentation of marginalized participants. A brief overview of methods, results, and discussions of articles revealed the most prevalent outcomes, limitations, and forms of data collection. Social connection and belonging, education, communication skills, empathy, identity reconstruction, meaning making, and adaptive adjustment to the host community were prominent outcomes found in the literature. Risks associated with working with migrants are discussed along with recommendations for future practice, research, and policy.
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Recommended Citation
Doria, Cassandra, "A Scoping Review of Drama-Based Interventions with Migrant Populations for Health Outcomes" (2024). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 862.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/862
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