ABSTRACT

Background: There are few research studies reporting findings from creative writing groups amongst refugees and people seeking asylum. This study evaluates the educational, wellbeing, social and satisfaction outcomes of writing groups across three cities in the UK.

Methods: This study employs a mixed-method design comprising: a thematic analysis of writers’ (facilitators) diaries, demographic and satisfaction survey and 14 qualitative interviews.

Results: The project delivered a creative writing programme for refugees and people seeking asylum in three UK cities. This evaluation has determined that it provided both educational and wellbeing outcomes for 144 attendees. Participants asserted that they had improved their English language and wellbeing. Satisfaction was extremely high across the cities. Participants reported increased confidence and an increased sense of hope.

Conclusions: Professionally led creative writing groups may be effective in enabling people to help come to terms with past experiences and find ways of coping for the future.

摘要

背景：很少有研究报告在难民和寻求庇护者中有创意的写作小组的发现。这项研究评估了英国三个城市写作小组的教育，福祉，社会和满意度结果。

方法：本研究采用混合方法设计，包括：作者（主持人）日记的主题分析，人口统计和满意度调查以及14次定性访谈。

结果：该项目为英国三个城市的难民和寻求庇护的人们提供了一个创造性的写作计划。这项评估确定，它为144名参与者提供了教育和健康方面的成果。与会者声称，他们已经提高了英语水平和幸福感。整个城市的满意度都很高。与会者报告说，他们增加了信心，并增加了希望。

结论：由专业领导的创意写作小组可以有效地帮助人们与过去的经验达成共识，并找到应对未来的方法。