Evaluating The Scared Cool project : understanding peacemaking through creativity and personal development in Timor-Leste Dunphy, Kim 2011, Evaluating The Scared Cool project : understanding peacemaking through creativity and personal development in Timor-Leste, UNESCO Observatory E-Journal Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts, vol. 27, no. 298, pp. 1-20. Attached Files Name Description MIMEType Size Downloads Title Evaluating The Scared Cool project : understanding peacemaking through creativity and personal development in Timor-Leste Author(s) Dunphy, Kim Journal name UNESCO Observatory E-Journal Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts Volume number 27 Issue number 298 Start page 1 End page 20 Total pages 20 Publisher UNESCO Observatory for Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts Place of publication Melbourne, Vic. Publication date 2011-12 ISSN 1835-2766 Keyword(s) participatory arts devised theatre Timor-Leste evaluation social change Summary This article presents an evaluation of Scared Cool, a physical theatre project for young people in Dili, Timor-Leste. The project was hosted by non-government organisation Ba Futuru as part of their ongoing efforts to promote peace and conflict resolution in that new nation. Qualitative interviews and focus groups were undertaken with a range of stakeholders: participants; staff; the host organisation; audience members and the wider community, to determine their perceptions about project outcomes. The article also describes the ‘theories of change’ that leaders used to guide their work, and issues arising from the data. The Scared Cool initiative appears to provide significant cultural and social benefits for the young participants. These include development of capacity for artistic expression, creative and analytic thinking, confidence and English language skills. There were also benefits to other stakeholders including audience members. These included the enjoyment of attending a live performance, and the potential for trauma resolution and positive relationship building. This study confirms the potential for participatory arts projects to assist with the positive development of young people in highly disadvantaged communities. In so doing, such projects can contribute to positive social change by assisting the resolution of trauma and violence. Language eng Field of Research 200202 Asian Cultural Studies Socio Economic Objective 950105 The Performing Arts (incl. Theatre and Dance) HERDC Research category C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal HERDC collection year 2011 Copyright notice ©2011, UNESCO Observatory for Multi-Disciplinary Research in the Arts Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30045068 Document type: Journal Article Collection: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Related Links Link Description Connect to journal website Go to link with your DU access privileges     Unless expressly stated otherwise, the copyright for items in DRO is owned by the author, with all rights reserved. Versions Version Filter Type Wed, 09 May 2012, 15:53:08 EST Wed, 09 May 2012, 15:53:53 EST Thu, 10 May 2012, 08:34:11 EST Fri, 11 May 2012, 09:39:20 EST Fri, 11 May 2012, 09:40:00 EST Fri, 11 May 2012, 09:41:23 EST Fri, 11 May 2012, 09:42:33 EST Fri, 11 May 2012, 09:43:55 EST Fri, 06 Feb 2015, 10:56:55 EST Filtered Full Citation counts:   Cited 0 times in TR Web of Science Cited 0 times in Scopus Search Google Scholar Access Statistics: 119 Abstract Views, 1 File Downloads  -  Detailed Statistics Created: Wed, 09 May 2012, 15:52:57 EST by Kylie Koulkoudinas

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