Thriving Across the Lifespan and Around the Globe: The Day in the Life Visual Research Approach is the result of several decades of international, pan-disciplinary research-team collaborations using quasi-ecological visual methodologies to investigate the psychosocial development of children in diverse communities. The initial studies highlighted in this work involved filming a ‘Day in the Life’ of toddlers and primary school children, their families, and schools in diverse communities in Asia, South and North America, and Europe. Filmed in their homes and communities for an entire day, the youngest participants were commonly seen to be thriving in diverse psychosocial domains, such as in their security strivings, emergent literacy and graphic representations, and musicality. Research shows that the nature of a child's development can vary in as many ways as there are diverse contexts. Thriving in the transition from home to primary school is a second developmental milestone investigated in the research.
The book serves as an account of the lived experiences of thriving children,among their families, their schools and their communities. The contents give an invaluable insight into the psychology of early childhood while giving the reader an opportunity to understand the resilience of mobile early teenagers as well as independent older adults. The contributions in the book also provide an additional layer to our understanding of visual ethnography by covering such phenomena as agency and communitarianism, spirituality, and the place of humour in the context of challenges encountered across the lifespan. Through presenting quasi-ecological experimental approaches, this reference enhances the reader’s insight into the texture and nature of thriving in situ, in natural contexts.
The book serves as an account of the lived experiences of thriving children,among their families, their schools and their communities. The contents give an invaluable insight into the psychology of early childhood while giving the reader an opportunity to understand the resilience of mobile early teenagers as well as independent older adults. The contributions in the book also provide an additional layer to our understanding of visual ethnography by covering such phenomena as agency and communitarianism, spirituality, and the place of humour in the context of challenges encountered across the lifespan. Through presenting quasi-ecological experimental approaches, this reference enhances the reader’s insight into the texture and nature of thriving in situ, in natural contexts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Development Of The Day In The Life Approach For Studying Participants Across The Lifespan And Around The Globe- Catherine Ann Cameron
- Introduction To This Book
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 2 Brief History Of The Changing Trends In Audio-Visual And Visual Research
- Nora Didkowsky
- Introduction
- Brief History Of The Changing Visual Research Trends Over The Past 100 Years
- Key Shifts In Visual Research Over The Past 30 Years
- Participant-Directed Visual-Elicitation
- Reflectivity, Reciprocity, And Meaningful Collaboration
- Technological And Interdisciplinary Advancements Propelling Current Audio-Visual Research
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 3 Importance Of Video-Centred Ethnography In A Day In The Life Project: A Case Of Beavers And Citizenship
- Julia Gillen And Catherine Ann Cameron Methodology And Purposes
- Exemplar - An Investigation Of Beavers As Symbols Of Canada In One Kindergarten Child's Day
- Conclusion
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- Consent For Publication
- References
Chapter 4 Behind The Scene: Reflections On Researchers' Experiences While Capturing Audio-Visual Data During A Day In The Life
- Nora Didkowsky And Cindy Lau
- Introduction
- Research Training
- The Equipment
- Lighting, Sound, And Image Quality
- Video Framing
- Contextually-Situated Ethics
- Participants' Reactions To Being Filmed
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 5 Touch As A Communicative And Exploratory Medium
- Nuala Hancock And Roger Hancock
- Introduction
- Day In The Life Study
- Jonas - Chess
- Jonas - Accordion
- Selin - Toy Monkey
- Selin - Necklace
- Discussion
- Jonas And Touch
- Selin And Touch
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 6 Family, School, And Transition: Importance Of Family Support In This Process
- Roseli Fernandes Caldas And Bruno Bertoni Giusti Roque
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 7 Home Work: Bridging The Worlds Of Home And School
- Anne Kathryn Hunt, Catherine Ann Cameron And Serena Jenkins
- Introduction
- The Child
- The Parents
- The Work
- The Teacher
- The Event At School
- The Book Bag Goes Back Home: Recontextualizing Learning
- Drawing A Car
- Ali At Work
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflicts Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 8 Benefits Of Cultural Transitions To Educational Success 63 63 Purpose And Background
- Resolution Of Tensions In Migration
- Cultural Community, Values, And Successful Transition
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 9 Success Among Peers: Social Skills In Adaptive Process
- Júlio
- Analysis And Conceptualization
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 10 Learning Through Imitation In Daily-Life At Home And School
- Introduction
- Definition Of The Concept Of Imitation
- Methodology
- Participants
- Data Analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Theoretical Contribution & Practical Implications
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflicts Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 11 Musicality And Intergenerational Support For Thriving Children In Transition: Estela's Case Study
- Introduction
- Estela
- Music And Cultural Transition: Intergenerational Influence
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Roseli Fernandes Caldas, Guilherme Silveira Caltabellotta And Lara Di Mauro Pedro Susete Figueiredo Bacchereti, Caroline Leão De Morais And Tainner Vinicius Pinheiro De Almeida Monica Toselli, Giuliana Pinto And Catherine Ann Cameron Claudia Stella And Juliana Muniz Nazima Chapter 12 Successful Integration Of New And Heritage Cultures
- Introduction
- Social-Ecological Context
- Omar's Day
- Analysis Using A Cultural Community Framework
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 13 “When You Laugh, The World Is Again Beautiful”: Use Of Humour By Thriving Older Adults
- Introduction
- What Is Humour?
- Types And Functions Of Toddler Humour
- Types And Functions Of Teen Humour
- Humour In Older Adults
- The Breakfast Table: “What Is Nice, Don't Do That With Me.”
- The Scratching Cat: “Does She [The Upstairs Guest] Make So As Well?
- Pflegeleicht
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 14 Spirituality As Support For Thriving Elderly People At An Advanced Age: Ana's Case Study
- Introduction
- Spirituality And Ageing
- Ana
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 15 Day In The Life Approach: History And Future Perspectives 132 An Historical Perspective
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- Consent For Publication
- References
- Susete Figueiredo Bacchereti, Fernanda Baltieri Bergantin And Thais La Rosa Nora Didkowsky, E. Leslie Cameron And Catherine Ann Cameron Claudia Stella And Letícia Dos Santos Gouveia Catherine Ann Cameron And Vanessa Figueiredo Author Index 137 Subject Index
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- Catherine Ann Cameron
- Claudia Stella
