Jelka Denter
Positions
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Arts, School of Creative and Performing Arts: Drama
Contact information
Background
Credentials
Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology, American Psychology Association, 2024
Leadership Series, Student Hubs UK, 2024
Educational Background
BA (Hons) Business Translation (English/German), AKAD University, 2024
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Warwick, 2024
Research
Areas of Research
Self-compassion contagion through fictional characters on stage and screen.
Projects
This MFA-level thesis project will investigate how we can create fictional characters that model self-compassion to audience members. My study has two parts. First, a classic scientific experiment will examine whether fictional characters' self-compassionate behaviors have a contagious effect on audiences. Second, based on these findings and interviews with producers, directors, playwrights, and screenwriters. I will develop a practical framework for creatives to craft characters that effectively model self-compassion. This research aims to bridge psychological understandings of self-compassion with creative character creation practices.
Awards
- Best in the West, Residence Life Professional Association. 2024
- Warwick Award Student of the Year Nominee, University of Warwick. 2024
- Student Contribution Award, University of Warwick - Department of Theatre and Performance Studies. 2024
- Best New Project , Warwick Volunteers. 2024
- Gold Standard Project Support Award, Warwick Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning. 2023
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