A qualitative study of a video art project for migrant youth /

• Main Author: Alain, Néomée.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: McGill University 2006
• Subjects: Teenage immigrants > Canada.; Video art.
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=100736

As people continue to immigrate to Canada, it is becoming more important to consider the many social challenges that migrant youth face upon their arrival. The purpose of this MSW thesis was to evaluate the subjective experience of adolescents in a welcoming class who participated in a video art pilot project. Twelve adolescents were interviewed using a semi-structured qualitative format after the end of the project. They reported enjoying the group work process, discovering each other's talents and learning new skills such as how to use a video camera. All of these responses echo the goals of the Positive Youth Development model. It is hoped this study will contribute to the social work literature regarding programs for migrant youth.