Applying Body Mapping in Research: An Arts-Based Method

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Figures
Tables
Contributors
Foreword
	Note
	Reference
Introduction
	References
1. Applying body mapping to research with marginalised and vulnerable groups
	Background
	Inspired by other colleagues
	Beyond talk and text: Traversing boundaries
	Partnering to build trust
	Capturing complexity and revealing intersectional disadvantage and marginalisation
	Revealing hidden stories
	Facing (and overcoming) barriers to body mapping
	Discussion
	References
2. Mapping conversations: Body maps as relational objects in groups and dialogues
	Introduction
	The Our Lives (Senior and Chenhall 2011-2017) study
	Lost in Transition (2016-2019)
	Collecting around sensitive issues and complexity
	The construction of a multilayered narrative
	A place to test ideas
	Becoming a researcher: a place to ask questions
	Educational potential
	Limitations
	Conclusion
	References
3. Representations of complex trauma: Body maps as a narrative mosaic
	Background
	Complex trauma, childhood, and embodiment
	Complex trauma and the map of the world
	Narrative mosaics of trauma
	Making visible the wounded child
	Implications for research
	Implications for practice
	References
4. Body mapping in process: Observing how participants represent experiences of anxiety
	Introduction
	About the body mapping in the galleries project
		BMiG participants
		Body mapping process
			Stage 1: Preparation to body mapping
			Stage 2: Body tracing
			Stage 3: Creating the body map
			Stage 4: Completing the maps and sharing experiences
	Discussion
	References
5. The logistics of making and preserving body maps as research data
	Background
		Art materials
		Space
			Study 9: Experience from the field
		Accessibility
		Time
			Study 3: Experience from the field
		Photographing and storing maps
	Summary
	References
6. Meaning-making and research rigour: Approaches to the synthesis of multiple data sources in body mapping
	Introduction
	Doing justice to the visual data
	Narrative inquiry
	Visual and textual content analysis
	Axial embodiment
	Combined approaches
	Conclusion
	Note
	References
7. Development of a web-based body mapping application
	Introduction
	Literature review
	Theoretical perspective
	Application development
		Iteration I: Buttons, lines, and colours (June 25, 2011)
		Iteration II: Addition of the comprehensive colour palette (July 4, 2011)
		Iteration III: Design and layout changes (July 23, 2011)
		Pilot testing of the app at the Creative Works Studio, St. Michael's Hospital
	Discussion and recommendations
	Digital body mapping after 2020
	Note
	References
8. Body mapping and virtual reality
	Introduction
		What is virtual reality?
	Translating body mapping into VR
		Mindfulness and onboarding
		Illustration
		Archiving and analysis
	Uses and applications to chronic pain
		Psychological safety
		Data and privacy
		Representation and effect of perceptual manipulation
		Accessibility and inclusion
		Co-design and involving the patient voice
		Social sharing
	Conclusion
	References
9. Wearable technology and body mapping
	Introduction
	What is meant by a wearable?
	A basic body mapping app
	Designing body mapping wearables
	Beyond design
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
10. Audience response to the dissemination of body mapping research via installation art
	Background
	Commissioning artist response to the body maps
	Audience response to the installation
		Expanding audience reach
		Linking mind and body: Embodied connection
		Gaining empathy and understanding
		Interrogating representation
		Potential to enhance mental health literacy
	Discussion
	Directions for further research
	References
11. Real-world integration: Body maps as a planning tool
	Background
	Integrated KT, praxis, and action research approach
	Using body mapping to apply this approach
	Testing and refining the planning guide: Action research in action
	KT: Research to practice
	Conclusion
	References
Concluding remarks: Remembering the body
	References
Appendix 1. List of body mapping studies referred to in the book
Index