TALANOA DIGITAL STORYTELLING AS A CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE METHOD IN PALLIATIVE CARE HEALTH RESEARCH: AN EVALUATION OF THE NARRATIVES OF PACIFIC FAMILIES CARING FOR OLDER LOVED ONES AT END OF LIFE

Authors

Ofa Dewes, The University of Auckland
Kylah Williams, The University of Auckland
Suamalie Naisali, The University of Auckland

Abstract

Talanoa is a Pacific concept of dialogue and storytelling that was used as a framework for producing our digital stories. This article sets out an evaluation of a workshop-based process for talanoa digital storytelling (DST) where aiga (family) carers created their own short autobiographic films and injected their voices into the social and public health discourse and knowledge production. Five digital stories were created. Participants were drawn from a cohort of 33 aiga carers in a study investigating the end of life circumstances of Pacific Peoples dying in advanced age, and the experiences faced by their aiga who carry out the bulk of their care. Participant observation, field notes, and an anonymous questionnaire were analyzed using thematic analysis. Talanoa DST was found to be culturally appropriate and an empowering way for aiga carers to uphold the memory of their loved ones while sharing the significant caregiving experiences in their lives.

Recommended Citation

Dewes, Ofa; Williams, Kylah; and Naisali, Suamalie (2023) "TALANOA DIGITAL STORYTELLING AS A CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE METHOD IN PALLIATIVE CARE HEALTH RESEARCH: AN EVALUATION OF THE NARRATIVES OF PACIFIC FAMILIES CARING FOR OLDER LOVED ONES AT END OF LIFE," Pacific Studies Journal: Vol. 46: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcollections.byuh.edu/pacific-studies-journal/vol46/iss1/6