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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Exploring psychological wellbeing in a sample of Australian actors |
Author: | Robb, A. Due, C. Venning, A. |
Citation: | Australian Psychologist, 2018; 53(1):77-86 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Issue Date: | 2018 |
ISSN: | 1742-9544 1742-9544 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Alison E Robb, Clemence Due, and Anthony Venning |
Abstract: | Objective: The objective of the current study was to explore what factors might impact the psychological wellbeing of adult, Australian professional actors. Method: Twenty South Australian actors were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling. Ten were male and 10 female, ranging in age from 22 to 66 years old, with self-reported professional experience ranging from 1 to 50 years. The participants were interviewed in-depth about their experiences of being an actor, with a particular focus on wellbeing, and the data were analysed using thematic analysis, with numerous checks in place for methodological rigour. Results: Two broad categories of themes were established; environmental and personal factors. Environmental factors included power, lifestyle, fringe-dwelling, engagement, the tribe, and taking care of yourself. Personal factors included pursuit, strengths, the calling, precariousness and looking within. Conclusions: Themes were considered in terms of contemporary wellbeing theory, along with clinical implications relating to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM5). Findings included: actors experience a range of threats to wellbeing, such as problems with autonomy, lack of environmental mastery, complex interpersonal relationships and high self-criticism. Factors facilitating wellbeing include ongoing personal growth and a sense of purpose. The findings also suggest that actors are vulnerable to depression, generalised anxiety symptoms, vicarious trauma, and perfectionism. |
Keywords: | Actors; mental health; performing arts; qualitative; wellbeing |
Rights: | © 2016 The Australian Psychological Society |
DOI: | 10.1111/ap.12221 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ap.12221 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 7 Psychology publications |
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