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Art-Based Research in Health and Well-Being During the Pandemic
  • ISSN: 2040-2457
  • E-ISSN: 2040-2465

Abstract

This article shares the outcomes of a participatory art-based inquiry conducted during stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 and the impact on the mental health and well-being of college-age students (age 18–21) in the United States. Participants engaged in artmaking sessions alongside researchers to respond to prompts geared to help them process their experiences. Findings that emerged from the project suggest that art-based practices in a community setting may support students in navigating times of great uncertainty by offering participants a chance to express themselves and process complicated feelings. Based on our findings, we offer art-based practices as a way to support young adults as they process the negative impact of the pandemic, transition back to campus, and navigate the college experience.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • The University of Vermont (UVM) College of Education and Social Services (Award Research Innovation Award)
  • The UVM Humanities (Award Summer Research Award)
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2022-03-01
2025-05-15
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