Use of Theatresports to Promote Positive Education Among Youth Participants

Overview

Journal BMC Public Health

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Public Health

Date 2023 May 19

PMID 37208646

Authors

Gloria Hongyee Chan

T Wing Lo

Johnny S C Fung

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: Due to the scarcity of research on the benefits of theatresports for youth, this study examined the outcomes of theatresports as a means to implement positive education in youth work settings.

Methods: To this end, qualitative research was conducted with 92 participants in a theatresports program. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the participants' experiences of the program, using the framework of positive education.

Results: Results showed that the processes and practices of the theatresports program helped the participants achieved well-being in terms of various domains namely positive emotions, positive health, positive relationships, positive engagement, positive accomplishment, and positive meaning. These capabilities and qualities acquired helped them achieve well-being, and the learning acquired from the program could even be applied to daily life situations and deal with the challenges.

Conclusions: This shows that the theatresports program manifests the benefits of positive education. Corresponding implications were discussed.

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