March 3, 2026

Using Embodied Tableaux as a Drama-Based Research Method with Children and Youth

Key Points

Embodied tableaux serves as an innovative drama-based method for engaging children and youth.
The approach emphasizes active participation, allowing deeper emotional and cognitive exploration.
This article offers insights from practical applications, showcasing its effectiveness in research contexts.
Recognizing the importance of creative expression, this method may enhance children's engagement in research.

Abstract

This article was published as Shabtay, Abigail. 2023. “Using Embodied Tableaux as a Drama-Based Research Method with Children and Youth.” NEOS 15 (2), 70-75. NEOS is the flagship open access publication of the Anthropology of Children and Youth Interest Group (ACYIG), American Anthropology Association.

Using Embodied Tableaux as a Drama-Based Research Method with Children and Youth

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