Funded by British Society of Gerontology and Brunel University of London
There has been an increasing use of creative methods in ageing research. This one-day seminar aims to bring to explore and document the possibilities and limitations of a diverse range of creative methods and key methodological issues when researching age and ageing.
Schedule
10.30 -10.50 Registration and coffee
10.50 -11 Welcome Dr Wendy Martin and Dr Mike Thomas (Brunel University of London)
Chair: Dr Wendy Martin
11-11.30 Walking Through Experience: Sensory Ethnography, Walking Interviews and Creative Co-production with Mid-life and Older Adults Living with Non-Visible Disabilities: Dr Emily Bradfield (Independent Consultant and Researcher)
11.30-12 Beyond the Transcript: Creative Non-Fiction, Animation and Storytelling in Ageing Research: Dr Amy Prescott (Brunel University of London)
12-12.30 Painting with people living with dementia: A creative approach to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement work Dr Megan Wyatt (University of West London)
12.30 – 1 Co-producing a qualitative systematic review’s synthesised findings with African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia, their family members and care partners: Dr Shadreck Mwale and Dr Shabana Roscoe (University of West London)
1-1.45 pm Lunch
Chair Dr Mike Thomas
1.45 – 2.30 Creative Research Methods: Insights, Innovations and Applications: Professor Dawn Mannay (Cardiff University)
2.30– 3 Sound, Environment and Ageing (SAGE): Exploring immersive soundscapes of natural sounds among older people living in care homes: Dr Wendy Martin (Brunel University of London)
3 – 3.30 Panel: Creative Methods in Ageing Research: possibilities and limitations (all presenters and audience)
For more information please contact, Dr Wendy Martin [email protected] or Dr Mike Thomas [email protected]