An arts-based approach to understanding what shapes the intimate adult relationships of parents in non- traditional family structures

Lead Research Organisation: University of the West of England
Department Name: Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences

Abstract

Research Questions:
1. How do non-normative parents construct their identities?
2. In what ways do non-normative parents create bonds of support with others?
3. And what role do non-normative parenting identities and communities of support play in sustaining positive health and wellbeing?

Research Methods and Ethics
This project will use participant produced visual materials, audio recordings and semi-structured interviews that will be integrated into a piece of ethno-drama and performed in the local community.

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ES/P000630/1 01/10/2017 30/09/2027
2726677 Studentship ES/P000630/1 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Natalie Bennett