The theatre as therapy for military veterans? Exploring the mechanisms which impact psychosocial well-being and social connections during theatre-based programmes.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Arts & Health Pub Date : 2023-02-01 DOI:10.1080/17533015.2021.1979608

J Ackley, G Wilson-Menzfeld

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Abstract

Background: In many countries, performing arts and theatre practices are being employed with Armed Forces Communities. However, very little evidence exists outlining the psychosocial benefits of this practice. Therefore, this study aims to explore the perceived impact of theatre-based programmes on psychosocial well-being, and social connections, of U.K. Military Veterans.

Methods: This qualitative study carried out semi-structured interviews with six military veterans who had participated in at least one theatre-based programme.

Results: Four themes were generated from this study; providing a purpose, therapeutic storytelling, social connection, and the impact of the programme ending.

Conclusions: This study provided unique insight into the benefits of theatre-based programmes on the psychosocial well-being of U.K. military veterans. The programmes were perceived as being beneficial for future employment opportunities, but the ending of these programmes was difficult for some and must be considered alongside provision.

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戏剧作为退伍军人的治疗手段?探索在戏剧节目中影响社会心理健康和社会联系的机制。

背景:在许多国家，武装部队社区正在采用表演艺术和戏剧实践。然而，很少有证据表明这种做法对社会心理有好处。因此，本研究旨在探讨戏剧节目对英国退伍军人心理健康和社会联系的感知影响。方法:采用半结构化访谈法，对6名至少参加过一次戏剧项目的退伍军人进行定性研究。结果:本研究产生了四个主题;提供一个目的，治疗性的故事，社会联系，以及节目结束的影响。结论:这项研究提供了独特的见解，以戏剧为基础的节目对英国退伍军人的社会心理健康的好处。这些方案被认为有利于未来的就业机会，但是对一些人来说，这些方案的结束是困难的，必须与经费一起考虑。

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