Bridging generations: Leveraging arts-based methods and evaluation to foster intergenerational dialogue

Paterson-Young, C., Maher, M., Karlidag-Dennis, E., Hazenberg, R. and Octarra, H. S. (2025) Bridging generations: Leveraging arts-based methods and evaluation to foster intergenerational dialogue. Journal of Peacebuilding and Development. 1542-3166.

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Abstract:

This article investigates how arts-based methods not only provide spaces for the enhancement of the skills that can enable children and youth to contribute to intergenerational dialogue but how the arts reinforce and sustain youth voices in the community. It draws on a combined approach rooting Lundy's conceptualization of the United Nations Convention and the Rights of the Child with Sen's Capabilities Approach. The research collected data through focus groups and interviews with 114 youth and 12 adults across two arts-based projects in Indonesia. The thematic areas identified are children and youth focused spaces through arts-based methods , from Artist to Activist , and supporting intergenerational spaces . These highlight how using arts-based interventions, youth gain intergroup capabilities and functionings that can translate into meaningful engagement with adults. The article contributes to our understanding of the importance of creating child-centric spaces that move beyond platforming youth voice, to its support and development.

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Uncontrolled Keywords:

Capabilities, peacebuilding, Arts-based Methods, children's rights, Intergenerational Dialogue

Creators:

Paterson-Young, C., Maher, M., Karlidag-Dennis, E., Hazenberg, R. and Octarra, H. S.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Research Institutes > Institute for Social Innovation and Impact

Date:

3 March 2025

Date Type:

Acceptance

Journal or Publication Title:

Journal of Peacebuilding and Development

Number of Pages:

Language:

English

ISSN:

1542-3166

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes