The Power of Drama to Promote Joy and Community for Pediatric Patients, 2023
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2023
Creator
- McFerren, Kasey Alaine (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
95 pages (95 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"The significance of the following qualitative research is to emphasize the vitality of joy in the pediatric healthcare field, specifically analyzing how drama-based pedagogy and applied theatre techniques can support creative and joyful moments for pediatric patients with chronic blood illnesses, such as sickle cell and hemophilia, and various forms of cancers. In an effort to evaluate how laughter, smiles, and community bonding can uplift patients both in and out of hospital settings, I created and implemented a drama program at a summer camp specifically designed for pediatric patients (and in preparation, I trained alongside of healthcare clowns to discover how joy can be cultivated in the most seemingly unlikely of situations.) The results of this research indicates that joy is absolutely attainable and influential for pediatric healthcare, and that theatre is a successful avenue to create that abundant joy and sense of community." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
95 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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