“A big part of my life”: a qualitative study of the impact of theatre
“A big part of my life”: a qualitative study of the impact of theatre
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“我生命中的很大一部分”:戏剧影响的定性研究
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10.1108/20442081311327174
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2013
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B. Walmsley
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B. Walmsley
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact that theatre can have on its audiences, both immediately and over time.Design/methodology/approach – The article evaluates the existing literature on impact and critically reviews a number of benefits models. Through a textual analysis of 42 semi‐structured depth interviews, the paper deconstructs the concept of impact and rearticulates it in audiences’ terms.Findings – Impact emerges as a personal construct articulated by audiences in terms of emotion, captivation, engagement, enrichment, escapism, wellbeing, world view and addiction. Impact is ultimately described as a relative concept, dependent on audience typology and perceived by audiences in holistic terms, incorporating both intrinsic value and instrumental benefits. While catharsis is confirmed as a key enabler of impact, flow emerges as both an enabler and a benefit in itself.Research limitations/implications – As this is a qualitative study with a sample of 42, the results are not rep...