Making it real: Exploring the narratives of youth rappers
The present study explores how youth create social connections around rap and describes how rap contributes to development and maintenance of friendships. Through ecological analysis, the study demonstrates how transition-age youth use rap to form important connections and tell stories about their...
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Social Workers in India
2020-04-01
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| description | The present study explores how youth create social connections around rap and describes how rap contributes to development and maintenance of friendships. Through ecological analysis, the study demonstrates how transition-age youth use rap to form important connections and tell stories about their lives. Individual interviews were conducted with 5 rappers. Identifiable themes emerged through qualitative analysis. Those working with at-risk youth may incorporate these findings into practice to meet youth’s needs who are often difficult to reach. The research indicates that meaningful connections were formed through identification as rappers and the creation and sharing of their music. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-701ac4a287e640928d321827b96188cc2022-12-22T00:38:44ZengSocial Workers in IndiaJournal of Social Work Education and Practice2456-20682020-04-0152116Making it real: Exploring the narratives of youth rappersMarcus Crawford 0Douglas Crews1Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work Education, Fresno State University, USA;Belmont University, USAThe present study explores how youth create social connections around rap and describes how rap contributes to development and maintenance of friendships. Through ecological analysis, the study demonstrates how transition-age youth use rap to form important connections and tell stories about their lives. Individual interviews were conducted with 5 rappers. Identifiable themes emerged through qualitative analysis. Those working with at-risk youth may incorporate these findings into practice to meet youth’s needs who are often difficult to reach. The research indicates that meaningful connections were formed through identification as rappers and the creation and sharing of their music.https://www.jswep.in/uploads/3/1/7/2/31729069/050201_making_it_real.pdfrap musicyoung peoplevoicestory-tellingtrustcultural competenceethnography |
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