Digital Storytelling to Explore Aging and Housing for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Mahmood Atiya, Hosseini Sogol Haji, Nanjiba Nushaiba, Fan Jason, Canham Sarah
Primary Institution: Simon Fraser University
Hypothesis
Digital storytelling can effectively capture the narratives of older adults experiencing housing precarity.
Conclusion
The study shows that digital storytelling can amplify the voices of marginalized older adults and highlight their unique housing experiences.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital storytelling provides nuanced insights into participants’ lived experiences and aspirations regarding their housing.
- The project fosters dialogue and reflection between co-researchers, service providers, and researchers.
- The study highlights the importance of social, environmental, and organizational factors in the well-being of older adults.
Takeaway
This study used storytelling to help older adults share their experiences with housing, showing how important their living situations are for their well-being.
Methodology
The study involved co-creating narratives through qualitative interviews, photographs, and video footage with three participants living in affordable rental housing.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older adults living in affordable rental housing with onsite supports in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
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