Quantitative - surveys, self-reporting, before and after questions, follow up survey
Qualitative - case studies, coding poems, meeting notes/memos, before and after questions, follow up interview regarding how participants in workshops have increased in protective factors. (Patrick give example qualitative research)
Research Questions - Does spoken word poetry address these protective factors (3)?
Social Connections - Does participation in the workshops lead to empathic conversations between youth and between youth and adults that bring forth information? Is there a sense of community created? Do participants feel less isolated? Is there a sense of hope created?