Hip-Hop Cypher in Group Work

Levy, Ian; Emdin, Christopher; Adjapong, Edmund

doi:10.1080/01609513.2016.1275265

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“…Unlike the other approaches, these programs were delivered by qualified mental health professionals in controlled settings typically deemed appropriate for addressing and processing significant psychosocial or mental health issues. With the exception of one (Levy et al, 2017), all programs focused on the use of rap as a therapeutic tool.…”

Section: Therapeutic Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The program described by Levy et al (2017) extended beyond a focus on rap, and centred instead on the concept of a "hip-hop cypher," which they described as "highly codified yet unstructured practices where youth who identify with hip-hop culture information exchange in the form of raps or dance" (p. 2). Here, while students engaged in a social work group program that involved DJing, writing raps, making beats, and recording full tracks, the concept of the hip-hop cypher was described as the central element, with the key social norms of the cypher used to help structure group sessions.…”

Section: Therapeutic Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These centred on self-expression, catharsis, meaningful social connection, and self-management of emotions and behaviours. Levy et al (2017) reported their counselling program provided students a space which offered a sense of safety and belonging, allowing students to create positive and cohesive group norms and ways of being together that were communal, open, and accepting. This space promoted self-and emotional-expression, and connection via sharing personal narratives.…”

Section: Therapeutic Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These were described variously as b-boying/breaking/dance/movement, graffiti/tagging/art/visual art, DJing; MCing/rap/rapping, music/sound, dress/clothing style, language/slang, and knowledge of self. For Levy et al (2017), this culture was also represented by the concept of the "cypher." Some authors fore-fronted the socio-political nature of Hip Hop culture and its continuing relevance to US context.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…misogyny, violence, crime), rap/Hip Hop is the "conscious-raising voice of African American urban youth, addressing developmental issues as complex as identity and sociological concerns of racial inequality" (p. 46). Levy et al (2017) further positioned hip-hop lyrics as providing under-resourced inner-city youth "a path to fighting back against a system that demonizes [them]" (p. 2). For Hill (2009) the texts of Hip Hop culture offer democratic and culturally relevant spaces for dialogue.…”

Section: Description and Positioning Of Hip Hopmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hip Hop as an Agent for Health and Wellbeing in Schools

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Almeida³

2020

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Abstr Abstract actHip Hop culture has shown an increasing presence in mainstream schooling over the last 15 years. This presence has taken many forms, including extracurricular programs, pedagogical tools, and whole-school approaches to student learning and development. Yet, discourse explicitly exploring the use of Hip Hop to facilitate wellbeing outcomes in schools remains limited. To explore the state of current research at this particular intersection, this paper presents a narrative synthesis of 22 research articles reporting on the use of Hip Hop interventions for wellbeing in school settings. Results indicated a growing rate of published research articles in this area, focus on health promotion for underprivileged students of colour in urban US settings, and the need for more methodologically sound research which critically engages with socio-political contexts. Nevertheless, important benefits were reported across studies, demonstrating the value of Hip Hop in promoting across the physical, social and mental wellbeing of students.

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“Real Recognize Real”: Hip‐Hop Spoken Word Therapy and Humanistic Practice

Levy

2020

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“Now We’re All Family”: Exploring Social and Emotional Development in a Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp

Travis

Levy

Morphew

2022

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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Child and adolescent mental health indicators were trending in the wrong direction pre-COVID-19 and have worsened with the exacerbation of life stressors during a pandemic, especially among youth of color and girls (Racine et al. in JAMA Pediatr 175:1142-1150. Hip Hop integrated group work with adolescents has increased in the literature, with an emphasis on being more culturally responsive and engaging compared to traditional therapeutic approaches. Levy and Travis (J Spec Group Work 45:307-330, 2020) found in their research that while all Hip Hop integrated groups were effective, the semistructured group had the most significant reduction in symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety, compared to the highly structured and minimally structured groups. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether a Hip Hop integrated intervention, that is multi-modal and interdisciplinary (i.e., blending two distinct models [HHE/CCMC] and facilitated by a social worker and school counselor). could effectively promote positive social and emotional development, across three leadership styles. Three groups of six high school students (total n = 18), identifying predominantly as Latinx and Black, were selected from a high school summer enrichment program. Results suggest social and emotional benefits for youth across all groups, regardless of facilitation style. Benefits included increased confidence, a strong sense of community, experiencing joy, and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zones to collaborate and create something personally meaningful. The setting (summer) and sample (high school students) have implications for programming and policies to best meet the mental health needs of youth year round and during times of instability.

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Hip-Hop Cypher in Group Work

Cited by 21 publications

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Hip Hop as an Agent for Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Hip Hop as an Agent for Health and Wellbeing in Schools

“Real Recognize Real”: Hip‐Hop Spoken Word Therapy and Humanistic Practice

“Now We’re All Family”: Exploring Social and Emotional Development in a Summer Hip Hop Mixtape Camp

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