Our visual approach films one Day in the Life (DITL) of thriving participants
at different periods of development over the lifespan (Gillen & Cameron, 2010; Italian
translation, 2015; Brazilian adaptation, 2018) and in diverse locations around the globe.
We have visual DITL records for seven thriving toddlers (30-month-olds). We have
studied eleven children in successful transition to school (five- to seven-year-olds). We
have filmed and reported on the Days of eight resilient migrant adolescents (13- to 15-
year-olds); and six older adults (over 80-years-of-age) who are living independently at
home). The films are supported by individual interviews with participants and members
of their families and follow-through exchanges with participants when and wherever
possible.
Keywords: Day in the Life, Diverse Global Locations, Families, Films,
Independent Older Adults, Licited Photographs, Lifespan, Resilient Migrant
Adolescents, Thriving, Toddlers, Transition to School, Visual Methodology.
