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Parfitt, Emma Louise (2014) Storytelling as a trigger for sharing conversations. Exchanges, Volume 1 (Number 2). pp. 206-219. Article number 25.

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Abstract

This article explores whether traditional oral storytelling can be used to provide insights into the way in which young people of 12-14 years identify and understand the language of emotion and behaviour. Following the preliminary analysis, I propose that storytelling may trigger sharing conversations. My research attempts to extend the social and historical perspectives of Jack Zipes, on fairy tales, into a sociological analysis of young people’s lives today. I seek to investigate the extent that the storytelling space offers potential benefits as a safe place for young people to share emotions and experiences, and learn from one another. My research analysis involved NVivo coding of one hour storytelling and focus group sessions, held over five weeks. In total, there were six groups of four children, of mixed ethnicity, gender, ability, and socio-economic background, from three schools within Warwickshire. The results confirmed that the beneficial effects of the storytelling space include a safe area for sharing emotions and experiences, and in general for supporting young people outside formal learning settings.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Storytelling, Emotions -- Sociological aspects, Conversation
Journal or Publication Title: Exchanges
Publisher: University of Warwick
ISSN: 2053-9665
Official Date: April 2014
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April 2014Published
Volume: Volume 1
Number: Number 2
Number of Pages: 15
Page Range: pp. 206-219
Article Number: Article number 25
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access

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