Participatory Aesthetics: A Phenomenological Study of Aesthetic Experiences of Persons in Substance Abuse Recovery

Participatory aesthetics is understood as an active involvement in a creative endeavor. Similar to Spiritually Transformative Experiences, (STEs), an aesthetic experience can be explained as a transformative experience; awakening self to being interconnected with creation and beauty.

For this study, 25 participants will be asked to describe their transformative experiences and creative activities in relation with their recovery. Interested participants need to be older than 17 years and free from alcohol and drug abuse for more than 3 years. Some interviews can take place in the state of Georgia, in-person with adherence to Covid19 safety protocol. However, online meeting interviews are possible and encouraged. Only audio will be recorded. All participant identity is protected by consent agreement.

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This study research has been approved by the University of West Georgia Institutional Review Board, application # UWG2021_0157

Contact information: C Johanson cjohans1@my.westga.edu / 678-390-1184