Comics as a body image intervention among adolescents in Indian Hindi medium schools: insights from an acceptability study

Ahuja, L.; Hasan, Farheen; Diedrichs, Phillippa C.; Lewis‐Smith, Helena

doi:10.1017/gmh.2022.50

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“…Jones and Woglom 2013;Jonsson and Grafström 2021). Comics have recently been used and produced in relation to a wide range of topics (see for example Ahuja et al 2022;Forde, 2022;Mandolini 2022) and practices, including as vehicles for collecting and eliciting or analysing data (e.g. Febres-Cordero et al 2021), and for disseminating and presenting findings (e.g.…”

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Centring animal experience through comics-based research: The case of Pavlov’s dogs

Adams

2024

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The focus of this article is the collaborative creation of Pavlov and the Kingdom of Dogs, a graphic nonfiction novel aimed at highlighting the lives of dogs experimented upon by Ivan Pavlov in late 19th and early 20th-century Russia. The novel delves into the intricate human-canine relationships within the context of St. Petersburg’s scientific, cultural, and political landscape. The collaboration between a researcher, a professional illustrator, and a script editor aimed to challenge anthropocentric narratives prevalent in historical representations of Pavlov and experimental science. Rooted in animal studies and psychology, this project explores the potential of arts-based methods to centre animals and their relationships within historical contexts. It aims to deepen depictions of animal experiences and agency while bridging the gap between human-animal studies and psychology, where attention to animal lives in research settings remains limited. By focusing on Pavlov’s experiments, the project seeks to redefine experimental animals as active historical subjects, contributing to broader discussions on human-animal relationships and ethical responsibilities. The article delineates the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the graphic novel, provides insights into the comics-based research process, and discusses the affordances and challenges of this approach. It concludes by reflecting on the potential of comics-based research to engage both academic and public audiences, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of human-animal entanglements and their implications in contemporary society.

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Centring animal experience through comics-based research: The case of Pavlov’s dogs

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2024

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Evaluating a body image school-based intervention in India: A randomized controlled trial

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Transitioning from suffering to drawing alopecia: A classroom experience through illustration

Dey

2023

Journal of Illustration

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In modern higher education, students are more vocal about their preferences and lifestyles. This attribute has allowed educators to introduce subjects that were previously considered taboo in the classroom. Students’ expressive and experimental nature also calls for new ways to blend pedagogy with their interests. This article focuses on my course, ‘Sequential art for mental health’, offered to post-graduate design students at a university. One student, Monika, who suffers from severe alopecia, shared her journey of transitioning from being a patient to an author of her condition by creating a graphic narrative in the form of a zine. This article highlights the essential factors that educators should consider to facilitate successful transitions in the classroom. As mental health disorders continue to affect more students, medical interventions are being implemented to address the issue. However, those suffering from these disorders still face many challenges in their daily lives. Mental health remains a top priority in universities, particularly for students. While an artist’s depiction of mental illness may differ from that of a patient’s personal experience, this article stresses the importance of using illustrations and sequential art to promote mental health. Co-creative learning and collaborative participation methods are recommended in this article as effective strategies for achieving this goal. Additionally, fundamental skills such as drawing are highlighted as valuable tools for self-improvement and awareness. Ultimately, this article explores the intersection of pedagogy, illustration and expression, paving the way for new directions in education and learning.

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Comics as a body image intervention among adolescents in Indian Hindi medium schools: insights from an acceptability study

Cited by 3 publications

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Centring animal experience through comics-based research: The case of Pavlov’s dogs

Centring animal experience through comics-based research: The case of Pavlov’s dogs

Evaluating a body image school-based intervention in India: A randomized controlled trial

Transitioning from suffering to drawing alopecia: A classroom experience through illustration

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