Self-interpreted narrative capture: A research project to examine life courses of Amerasians in Vietnam and the United States

Lee, Sabine; Bartels, Susan A.

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“…Our study showed that people who grew up as GOC predominantly benefited from the attention they received as part of the process of participating in the study (interest in their life story, removal of taboos, acknowledgment of specific living conditions and associated challenges, having their say, being seen). This phenomenon has been described as the participants' "genuine need to 'have their voices heard"' , and has been reported of other CBOW populations as well (e.g., Lee and Bartels, 2019a). Moreover, our findings are in line with studies on risks and benefits in (trauma) research participation, stating that despite a possible negative emotional reaction during the study protocol, the majority reported beneficial aspects resulting from participation.…”

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How a study on lived experiences impacted German occupation children – A mixed-method long-term approach

Kaiser

Glaesmer

2022

Front. Polit. Sci.

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ObjectiveResearch on the impact study participation has on participants has shown that, even though they may find it stressful during participation, overall, they appear to benefit personally and emerge with a positive cost-benefit-balance. In 2013, the first psychological study on German occupation children (GOC), a potentially vulnerable and hidden study population, was conducted, after which respondents shared a high volume of positive feedback. In the context of a follow-up survey, the impact of study participation on participants was investigated to determine the causes of this distinctly positive outcome.MethodsMixed-methods approach using the standardized Reactions to Research Participation Questionnaire (RRPQ) as well as open-ended questions on expectations toward participation, and changes due to participation in dealing with GOC background and in personal life. Analyses included N = 65 participants (mean age 68.92, 40% men) and were carried out with descriptive measures for RRPQ and inductive content analysis for open-ended questions.ResultsParticipants specified six motives for participation besides answering the standardized form; 46.2% (n = 30) saw their expectations met. Although participation was related to negative emotions during participation, participants' overall experience was positive; 89.2% (n = 58) stated an inclination to participate again. 52.3% (n = 34) reported participation had helped develop new ways of dealing with their GOC experiences; five contributing factors were observed. Changes in private life were reported by 24.6% (n = 16); three aspects were identified. The vast majority (81.5%; n = 53) stated, following participation, they were able to disclose their GOC background to others. Participants placed emphasis on four aspects of this experience.ConclusionAlthough study participation was described as emotionally challenging during participation, participants felt that the overall impact it had on them was positive. The study was the first of its kind and thus presented an opportunity for a previously hidden population to step out of the dark, simultaneously gaining insight that helped them better understand themselves as GOC, and thereby increase their capacity for self-acceptance. Participants also benefitted from learning about the study's findings and connecting with other GOC through activities that ensued. In conclusion, results suggest that vulnerable and/or hidden populations benefit from specific attention to their lived experiences even at higher age.

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How a study on lived experiences impacted German occupation children – A mixed-method long-term approach

Kaiser

Glaesmer

2022

Front. Polit. Sci.

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“…Our cross-sectional, mixed qualitative-quantitative two-country study was conducted in 2017 (Lee and Bartels, 2019). Data collection in Vietnam occurred in April and May in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology at the University of Social Sciences & Humanities at the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City.…”

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“I Grew Up Longing to Be What I Wasn't”: Mixed-Methods Analysis of Amerasians' Experiences in the United States and Vietnam

Lee¹,

McKelvey²,

Bartels³

2022

Front. Polit. Sci.

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The Vietnam War left a legacy of mostly mixed-race children fathered by American (or other foreign) soldiers and born to Vietnamese mothers. These Vietnamese Amerasian children often had difficulties integrating into their post-conflict societies due to stigmatisation, and they were typically economically severely disadvantaged. This paper compares experiences of Amerasians in Vietnam with those who emigrated to the US as part of various departure programs since the end of the war in 1975. We used SenseMaker®, a mixed-methods data collection tool, to collect 377 narratives from 286 unique participants living in Vietnam and in the US exploring experiences of Amerasians in both countries. These narratives were then self-interpreted by the study participants using a questionnaire that generated a quantitative dataset. In this paper we analyse the self-coded perceptions quantitatively to determine patterns, specifically with view to investigating where experiences of Amerasians living in the US differ statistically from those living in Vietnam. This is complemented with a qualitative analysis of the accompanying narratives. Vietnamese respondents indicated more frequently that experiences were affected by economic circumstances than their US counterparts, and their identified negative experiences were significantly more strongly linked to poverty. Furthermore, Vietnamese respondents relayed that their desire to explore their biological roots was more prominent than US based participants, and they indicated more strongly than US counterparts that their biological parentage impacted their identity. In contrast, US respondents felt that their parentage impacted their physical and mental health in addition to impacting their identity, and they more strongly linked negative experiences in their narratives to their ethnicity.

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Methods to Make Sense of Resilience: Lessons From Participant Coded Micronarratives

Mapitsa

2023

Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation

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The Okavango and Limpopo river basins are challenged by the effects of climate change, where communities that are traditionally dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods must adapt to conditions less predictable. Divergent interests among various stakeholders contribute to tensions between livelihoods and conservation, and understanding the perspectives of communities is critical for planning. However, traditional methodological tools are not adequate to reflect the diverse perspectives of respondents at scale. A baseline study of community resilience approaches to adapt to climate change across both river basin areas used a participant-coded micro-narrative approach to establish how people understand resilience across diverse areas. This methodological approach holds potential as a framework for understanding community experiences, but even methodologies designed for participation have limits in both processes and results. This article explores both and presents potential uses for participant-coded narratives in future evaluation processes.

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Self-interpreted narrative capture: A research project to examine life courses of Amerasians in Vietnam and the United States

Cited by 3 publications

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How a study on lived experiences impacted German occupation children – A mixed-method long-term approach

How a study on lived experiences impacted German occupation children – A mixed-method long-term approach

“I Grew Up Longing to Be What I Wasn't”: Mixed-Methods Analysis of Amerasians' Experiences in the United States and Vietnam

Methods to Make Sense of Resilience: Lessons From Participant Coded Micronarratives

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