Intercultural musicking - portraits and narratives of klezmer ensemble performance

The close relationship between music cultural inheritance and the development of college music education is that the music education would guarantee the social value and impetus to music culture.Based on the analyses on the connotations of music culture and education, this paper pointed out the correlation between music cultural inheritance and college music education to explore the development routes which includes reforming curriculum to have diversified education, improving music cultural ideology to arouse the enthusiasm of learning and optimizing the faculty to carry forward orthodox music culture. Connotations of music culture and music education

Background: The determinants of adolescent sexual and reproductive health originate in childhood and may stem from prepubescent experiences. There has been limited research on adolescent sexual and reproductive health from a life-course perspective globally, especially in the Middle East. Youth in Jordan are exposed to rigid social expectations and gender roles, which may influence sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The ongoing conflict in Syria and refugee crisis is thought to have altered community norms thereby influencing experiences that lead toward sexual development. Aim: This study seeks to understand how social, cultural, environmental, and biological factors influence adolescent sexual development and reproductive health among Jordanian and Syrian youth. This study will explore how social and gender norms have influenced adolescent sexual development across the life cycle related to key transitions between childhood and adulthood. Study Design and Methods: Sixty-four Jordanian and Syrian males and females aged between 15 and 19 years will be recruited by convenience from community centers in four cities across Jordan. This study will integrate both visual and narrative qualitative methods. By constructing a visual time line during semistructured in-depth interviews, we seek to give youth control in the retelling of their own life stories. Ethics and Discussion: This study has received ethical approval from both international and local institutional review boards. The findings of this study will provide important data on emergent priorities in the field of adolescent sexual and reproductive health, such as those related to gender, sexual maturation, and social norms, that will be of national, regional, and global significance.

While interest in the voice of children and young people has grown alongside concern for their rights and participation, for those excluded from mainstream education or with a label of behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, the issue of student voice takes on particular relevance. Yet the voices of these young people, and particularly girls, are often hidden and unheard both in education and educational research. Using digital visual and narrative methods we have been listening to girls excluded from mainstream education. They attend Kahlo School, a small special, girl-only secondary provision in the south of England, and our focus has been on gathering their views as stakeholders in the school and engaging them in curriculum and school development. In this paper, we reflect on the affordances of visual and digital methods and on how the girls perceive their educational inclusion and exclusion. We discuss the themes of space, identity, relationships and community that have emerged from analysis of the data, and conclude by outlining the importance of the core messages about belonging and not belonging that we heard in the girls' accounts.

The use of qualitative methodologies together with visual methods is being incorporated into different lines of research to offer an alternative form of expression that can provide richer and more meaningful data. The objective of this study was to analyse the use of life histories and lifelines in the study of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the context of cross-cultural research in participants with language differences. We explored the strengths and challenges of the combined use of both the lifelines and life stories of women who have been subjected to FGM. The lifeline tool was employed during the second interview with our participants, and the results of this work are explored here by examining the lifelines of three of the participants. The use of two techniques strengthened the researchers' knowledge of women’s lives and facilitated reflection and critical thinking by the study participants, generating richer and more in-depth data on the study problem. The difficulties that some women had in the communication process are diminished by the visual and chronological representation of the events in the lifelines. The visualization of their lifelines and the realization of this activity for which they did not feel capable due to their lack of education, empowered them, generating a great personal satisfaction. The results of this study confirm the usefulness of combining visual and narrative methods in groups where communication difficulties are an obstacle to the collection of information. Exploring new forms of expression and data collection can give voice to underrepresented groups in qualitative research.

Renegotiation of identity in young adults with cancer: A longitudinal narrative study

The study of human occupation requires a variety of methods to fully elucidate its complex, multifaceted nature. Although qualitative approaches have commonly been used within occupational therapy and occupational science, we contend that such qualitative research must extend beyond the sole use of interviews. Drawing on qualitative methodological literature, we discuss the limits of interview methods and outline other methods, particularly visual methods, as productive means to enhance qualitative research. We then provide an overview of our critical ethnographic study that used narrative, visual, and observational methods to explore the occupational transitions experienced by immigrants to Canada. We describe our use of occupational mapping and participatory occupation methods and the contributions of these combined methods. We conclude that adopting a variety of methods can enable a deeper understanding of the tacit nature of everyday occupation, and is key to advancing knowledge regarding occupation and to informing occupational therapy practice.

Using Visual and Narrative Research Methods to Explore Sexual Context and Sexual Risk Taking

Participatory researchers advocate using presentational arts-based methods to collectively inquire into a social phenomenon. In a co-operative inquiry in an Australian rural community, ten community workers inquired into the ‘love ethic’ in their community work practice using narrative, performative and visual methods to gather, analyse and interpret data within cycles of reflection and action. Group members collectively and democratically chose to use presentational inquiry tools such as storytelling, dialogical performance, gift-giving, drawing and other non-traditional approaches to explore the topic and generate collaborative knowledge. These methods were engaging and empowering, and supported group members to develop a love-based framework of community practice. The group’s final collective drawing depicts the roots, trunk, fruit and saplings of a tree representing the values, process, outcomes and cyclical nature of the love ethic in community work.

The use of visual research methods with young people—such as photo diaries and mental mapping—risks reproducing a focus on local-scale micro-politics at the expense of broader contextualization. We contend that combining visual and narrative methods through digital storytelling enables young people to represent their everyday lives within broader social and political processes. Working in post-conflict urban areas in Lebanon, we found that this method allowed young people to disrupt the dominant geopolitical narratives that so often frame their lives and surroundings. This paper provides a detailed explanation of our place-based approach to digital storytelling, including a discussion of ethical and practical concerns. Our approach eschews the individual testimonial technique typical of digital storytelling. Rather than a tool for introspective self-reflection, place-based digital storytelling encourages inter-subjective extrospection, a process of exploring how individual stories unfold within broader geopolitical contexts.

In this article, we focus on the use of respondent-led photography, as a narrative method through which we may research identity at work. We base our argument on empirical data drawn from a wider research study, the aim of which was to explore the identities of hairdressers through the spaces and objects they experience and encounter in their everyday workplace; hair salons. After making a case for the value and benefits of using visual methods in identity research in a work context, we present four key methodological themes that emerged from our own reflection on the research project. The first discusses the ‘self-portraits’ captured by the respondents; the second explores how images reveal ‘spaces’ of identity construction in the background of the photograph; the third presents the unexpected and unusual objects of identity construction; and the fourth looks at those images ‘taken by accident’ and the important emotional narratives they produce. We argue that relying on solely textual narratives in researching identity at work misses vital performative and contextual data that enrich our understanding of organisational life.

In this study, the focus was on exploring the narratives of Marag Valley residents and how they undertook the challenging task of destigmatizing the aftermath of the catastrophic war following the occupation of the Communist Party of the Philippines- New Peaples’ Army (CPP-NPA.) Employing a qualitative research design with a specific emphasis on the narrative method, the research delved into the firsthand accounts and experiences of eight local participants. These participants, predominantly leaders within various sectors across the three barangays in Marag Valley, provided invaluable insights into the strategies and mechanisms they employed to destigmatize the war’s impact. The analysis of the narratives led to the identification of eight prominent sub-themes that encapsulated the multifaceted nature of the destigmatization process. These sub-themes included the effectiveness of government peace agreements, the role of government interventions, the significance of inter-agency collaboration, the creation of a positive community image, the emphasis on the value of education, the utilization of Marag Valley as a tourist destination, the incorporation of ethical values, and the influential role of social media promotion. The findings underscored the interconnectedness of various factors contributing to the destigmatization efforts, emphasizing not only governmental and institutional initiatives but also the pivotal role played by community values, education, and media in reshaping the narrative surrounding the war’s aftermath in Marag Valley. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, community leaders, and researchers interested in understanding the dynamics of post-conflict recovery and community resilience. Keywords: promise land, narratives, destigmatizing, war

The exiting form of music culture determines that music education is certain representing form of human music culture. Music education as certain music culture form counteracts on certain music culture noumenon to make music education show itself profound culture significance and spirit intension. Only more attention to humanity intension of music education, music education research on great background of music culture has vitality. Multicultural music educationps action is to fully exert culture delivery function of music education, to make music education become music culture form having profound folk details on music culture delivery activity.

Demak barongan art is one of the local arts and traditions passed down since the days of the Demak Kingdom. Demak barongan art still exists and is preserved by the local government of Demak Regency and the people of Demak Regency. Barongan art contains positive values in it, one of which is educational values which can be used as a learning resource for elementary school students. The purpose of this research is to explain in detail about the educational values contained in the Demak barongan art as a learning resource for elementary school students. The research method used is narrative qualitative method. The data in this study were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the Demak barongan art is very suitable to be used as a learning resource for elementary school students, because it contains educational values consisting of: understanding the value of local culture and traditions, art education and creativity, character education, and ethical moral messages. This research is expected to be an input for elementary school teachers to integrate the art of barongan in the school curriculum.

Cinematic techniques form the foundation of storytelling in films, encompassing visual, auditory, and narrative methods that guide viewers’ emotions and perceptions. This paper examines the role of these techniques in shaping audience engagement across genres, with a focus on their aesthetic, psychological, and cultural dimensions. Visual elements such as lighting, color, and composition, combined with auditory tools like soundtracks and diegetic sounds, create a sensory experience that aligns with a film’s narrative objectives. The integration of narrative techniques, including character arcs and non-linear storytelling, further deepens audience connection and emotional resonance. By examining the interplay of these elements, the paper underscores how filmmakers construct immersive cinematic worlds and provoke emotional responses, fostering deeper engagement and reflection among viewers. Keywords: Cinematic Techniques, Viewer Perception, Emotional Engagement, Visual Storytelling, Narrative Structure, Lighting and Color, Sound Design.

BackgroundIn the European context, refugee women especially those with physical disabilities are confronted by many unequal conditions that have an impact on their health and social wellbeing. To address these, it is important to understand refugees’ social participation and integration process. Furthermore, the purpose of the study is to identify refugee women's resources and their strengths in their everyday life that are related to current problems and needs.MethodsThis research project is embedded in occupational science theories which include the effect of social and environmental issues on an individual's health and wellbeing. An ethnographic, longitudinal study using visual and narrative methods was used to explore the phenomena of the everyday life and social participation possibilities of five refugee women with physical disabilities living in Stockholm, Sweden. Moreover, to illustrate the process of meaning-making, the frame of intersectionality was used within the whole research process.ResultsThrough the lens of intersectionality, it was possible to determine gender, ableism, religion, and ethnicity issues as influencing factors concerning health and social participation. The women's narratives illustrate accessibility, e.g. public transport as a big resource in comparison to the country they came from. Still, to be a woman, a refugee, and having a disability at the same time is a challenge for social participation. One reason is less consideration of disabilities in the integration process. Having faith was mentioned as a safe place and using the public transport to independency. However, the women stress, that they want their abilities to be used instead of experiencing being limited by their disabilities.ConclusionsIn conclusion, the women emphasize being engaged in the hosting community. Health and social policymakers should consider the refugee women's voices to develop integration strategies with and not for refugee women with disabilities.Key messages• Through the lens of intersectionality, refugee women's narratives bring new insights about social participation.• Refugee women with a disability want to engage in the hosting society and become active members.