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Applying Body Mapping In Research: An Arts-Based Method

APPLYING BODY MAPPING TO RESEARCH WITH MARGINALISED AND VULNERABLE GROUPS Background Inspired by other colleagues Beyond talk and text: Traversing boundaries Partnering to build trust Capturing complexity and revealing intersectional disadvantage and marginalisation Revealing hidden stories Facing (and overcoming) barriers to body mapping Discussion References MAPPING CONVERSATIONS: Body maps as relational objects in groups and dialogues Introduction The Our Lives (Senior and Chenhall 2011-2017) study Lost in Transition (2016-2019)Collecting around sensitive issues and complexity The construction of a multilayered narrative A place to test ideas Becoming a researcher: a place to ask questions Educational potential Limitations Conclusion References REPRESENTATIONS OF COMPLEX TRAUMA: Body maps as a narrative mosaic Background Complex trauma, childhood, and embodiment Complex trauma and the map of the world Narrative mosaics of trauma Making visible the wounded child Implications for research Implications for practice References BODY MAPPING IN PROCESS: Observing how participants represent experiences of anxiety Introduction About the body mapping in the galleries project BMiG participants Body mapping process Discussion References THE LOGISTICS OF MAKING AND PRESERVING BODY MAPS AS RESEARCH DATA Background Art materials Space Accessibility Time Photographing and storing maps Summary References MEANING-MAKING AND RESEARCH RIGOUR: Approaches to the synthesis of multiple data sources in body mapping Introduction Doing justice to the visual data Narrative inquiry Visual and textual content analysis Axial embodiment Combined approaches Conclusion Note References DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED BODY MAPPING APPLICATION Introduction Literature review Theoretical perspective Application development Iteration I: Buttons, lines, and colours (June 25, 2011)Iteration II: Addition of the comprehensive colour palette (July 4, 2011)Iteration III: Design and layout changes (July 23, 2011)Pilot testing of the app at the Creative Works Studio, St. Michael's Hospital Discussion and recommendations Digital body mapping after 2020 Note References BODY MAPPING AND VIRTUAL REALITY Introduction What is virtual reality?Translating body mapping into VR Mindfulness and onboarding Illustration Archiving and analysis Uses and applications to chronic pain Psychological safety Data and privacy Representation and effect of perceptual manipulation Accessibility and inclusion Co-design and involving the patient voice Social sharing Conclusion References WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY AND BODY MAPPING Introduction What is meant by a wearable?A basic body mapping app Designing body mapping wearables Beyond design Conclusion Acknowledgements References AUDIENCE RESPONSE TO THE DISSEMINATION OF BODY MAPPING RESEARCH VIA INSTALLATION ART Background Commissioning artist response to the body maps Audience response to the installation Expanding audience reach Linking mind and body: Embodied connection Gaining empathy and understanding Interrogating representation Potential to enhance mental health literacy Discussion Directions for further research References REAL-WORLD INTEGRATION: Body maps as a planning tool Background Integrated KT, praxis, and action research approach Using body mapping to apply this approach Testing and refining the planning guide: Action research in action KT: Research to practice Conclusion References CONCLUDING REMARKS

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