TY - JOUR

T1 - Sandplay, clay and sticks:multi-sensory research methods to explore the long-term influence of childhood play experience on mental well-being.

AU - Bingley, Amanda F.

AU - Milligan, Christine

N1 - In addition to publication as an article this paper was chosen for inclusion in an edited collection on research methods in Children's Geographies. RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration

PY - 2007/8/1

Y1 - 2007/8/1

N2 - In this contribution we discuss the advantages of using multi-sensory methodologies in our study into the long-term mental health effects of different kinds of childhood play space. Working with a small group of young people aged 16-21 years old; we used a multi-method approach including practical workshops where the young people took part in a day of woodland activities and artwork sessions. We argue that use of such practical methodologies is particularly appropriate in research with teenagers and young adults, helping to overcome their self-consciousness and supporting their need to explore and articulate memories, feelings and ideas.

AB - In this contribution we discuss the advantages of using multi-sensory methodologies in our study into the long-term mental health effects of different kinds of childhood play space. Working with a small group of young people aged 16-21 years old; we used a multi-method approach including practical workshops where the young people took part in a day of woodland activities and artwork sessions. We argue that use of such practical methodologies is particularly appropriate in research with teenagers and young adults, helping to overcome their self-consciousness and supporting their need to explore and articulate memories, feelings and ideas.

U2 - 10.1080/14733280701445879

DO - 10.1080/14733280701445879

M3 - Journal article

VL - 5

SP - 283

EP - 296

JO - Children's Geographies

JF - Children's Geographies

SN - 1473-3285

IS - 3

ER -