WE’RE ALL BORN NAKED AND THE REST IS DRAG: EXPLORING DRAMA THERAPY WITH AGING DRAG ARTISTS
2024

Exploring Drama Therapy with Aging Drag Artists

Sample size: 5 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Hafner Camryn, Ortiz Jahmar

Primary Institution: Bournewood Health Systems, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States; New York University, New York, New York, United States

Hypothesis

How do drag artists cope with mental health challenges through drama therapy?

Conclusion

The study highlights the coping mechanisms of drag artists and the potential benefits of drama therapy for this group.

Supporting Evidence

  • Older adults face significant barriers to mental health treatment.
  • Drag artistry can provide empowerment and social support.
  • Drama therapy may enhance the therapeutic potential for drag artists.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older drag artists deal with their feelings and challenges using drama therapy.

Methodology

An exploratory study using a drama therapy clinical assessment.

Limitations

The small sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

Older drag artists.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0747

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