Imagining the COVID-19 pandemic through the minds of 9–11 years old: findings from an art exhibition in India

Amrutha, R; Sadh, Kamaldeep; Murthy, Pratima

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2021.01.007

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“…Notably, results from this qualitative study are in line with qualitative studies conducted with youth outside of North America (Amrutha et al, 2021; Idoiaga et al, 2020; Tateo & Dario, 2020). Common themes such as the appreciation of greater family time, interacting with friends via technology and increased time for projects and creativity were again found in the current study, suggesting the significance of these factors for youth across cultures and contexts.…”

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“…Researchers have already begun to reflect on the meaning that may be derived from the COVID‐19 pandemic. An observational qualitative study was conducted on 8‐ to 20‐year‐old Indian youth who were asked to create a painting related to the subject of the pandemic or home confinement (Amrutha, Sadh, & Murthy, 2021). Paintings by participants demonstrated some positive experiences: recurring themes included more quality time spent with family, enhanced time for creativity and more time for themselves.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A light in the dark: How children make sense of COVID‐19

Libenstein

Larivière‐Bastien

Dupont

et al. 2023

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Understanding the negative impact of the pandemic on children and adolescents is essential in order to provide proper support and intervention. Nonetheless, surmounting adversity, such as COVID‐19, may also provide positive lessons for youth to overcome the negative consequences of the pandemic and prepare society for future crises. The objective of the current qualitative study was to document the perceived positive aspects identified by children and adolescents during COVID‐19 and how they made sense of their experience. Participants (N = 67, 5–14 years old) were recruited in May and June 2020. Semi‐structured interviews were conducted via a videoconferencing platform. Based on the transcribed and coded interviews, a thematic qualitative analysis was derived utilizing NVivo. Participants' answers were grouped into four main themes and sub‐themes: (1) school changes, (2) bonding time, (3) free time, and (4) technology usage. Analysing youth perspectives on their experience of the COVID‐19 pandemic provides insight into some of the positive changes and lessons that can be gained amidst the overwhelming negative consequences of the pandemic.

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A light in the dark: How children make sense of COVID‐19

Libenstein

Larivière‐Bastien

Dupont

et al. 2023

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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“…The public health themes displayed in the exhibits in Malaysia showed many similarities in the themes synthesised from a study of children’s art exhibits in India which surrounds positivity and experiences, unity, safety, hope, uncertainty, gratitude, faith and future expectations (28). The quantity and diversity of art pieces were enough to communicate the Malaysian perspective from a time of quarantine, lockdown and a new norm in the era of the pandemic akin to some of the international repositories that curate experiences during COVID-19.…”

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confidence: 99%

Emerging stronger from COVID-19 through arts

Ong

Deanna

2022

Glob Health Promot

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Objectives: To assess art initiatives and programmes communicating health messages and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia from 2020 to 2021. Study design: Qualitative narrative study. Methods: Grey literature on COVID-19 art initiatives and programmes in Malaysia was reviewed. Results: The art initiatives and efforts in Malaysia to promote health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic were compelling and notable. These initiatives can be classified into five major categories, namely performing arts, visual arts, culture, literature and digital art. The main health messages conveyed through these initiatives included public education regarding COVID-19, health precautionary steps recommended for the public, and solidarity in the fight against COVID-19. These art initiatives cultivated positive responses from the public and increased their awareness of COVID-19. Conclusion: From the public health perspective, the use of arts to educate and create awareness of COVID-19 in Malaysia were encouraging. The public is made more informed and prepared to face the challenges ahead.

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“…MDPI and/or the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to people or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions, or products referred to in the content. A-levels (aged [14][15][16][17][18], this meant substantial disruption to their education and daily activities, preventing them from studying, socialising, working, and living as usual for over a year.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Some studies have used creative methods to understand young people's experiences of the pandemic [11][12][13][14]. In one study, 9-11-year-olds in India created artwork about the pandemic, resulting in cross-artwork themes of positive experiences, negative experiences, unity, safety, hope, uncertainty, gratitude, faith, and future expectations [14].…”

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Change, Adversity, and Adaptation: Young People’s Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic Expressed through Artwork and Semi-structured Interviews

Thompson,

Brown,

Biswas Evans

et al. 2024

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This study explores how young people’s mental health was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic using artwork and semi-structured interviews. This is important to understand so that policy and practice professionals can support those affected, prepare, and respond to future crises, and support young people who are isolated and restricted in other contexts. Co-designed participatory art workshops and interviews were conducted with 16–18-year-olds (N = 21) from the London-based Longitudinal cohort Study of Cognition, Adolescents and Mobile Phones (SCAMP). Artworks and interview transcripts were qualitatively co-analysed with young people. From interviews, six themes were identified: adaptation, restriction, change, challenges, overcoming adversity, and lockdown life. From artwork, four themes were identified; trapped, negative mental wellbeing, positive emotions, and technology. Everyday factors such as home environment, relationships, hobbies, habits, and education or work were key determinants of how challenged and restricted participants felt, and their capacity to overcome this. This implies that young people’s mental health services should collaborate with other sectors to address wider life determinants in a holistic way, and that clearer guidance and support in these areas could mitigate the negative mental health impacts of major environmental changes on young people.

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Imagining the COVID-19 pandemic through the minds of 9–11 years old: findings from an art exhibition in India

Cited by 8 publications

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A light in the dark: How children make sense of COVID‐19

A light in the dark: How children make sense of COVID‐19

Emerging stronger from COVID-19 through arts

Change, Adversity, and Adaptation: Young People’s Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic Expressed through Artwork and Semi-structured Interviews

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