Main description:

Photovoice for Social Justice, the latest volume in SAGE's Qualitative Research Methods Series, helps readers in the health and social sciences learn the foundations and applications of this exciting qualitative method. Authors Jean M. Breny and Shannon L. McMorrow approach photovoice as not only a community-based participatory research method, but as a method for social justice, centering community participants, organizations, and policy makers at the heart of this research method. Special topics relating to social justice include a focus on ethics and working with marginalized communities, sensitive concerns during data collection, and presenting the work to communities and policymakers, as well as academics. Written for students and researchers new to photovoice, this brief text takes readers from the process of conceptualizing and implementing a photovoice study to analyzing data and finally presenting the results of the study. The book concludes with suggestions for future iterations of photovoice, including web based resources and digital storytelling. The authors take into account the realities of photovoice as a method by providing practical, applied tools including sample consent forms, presentations, recruitment flyers, and photo-taking tips. Using Photovoice for Social Justice, new and experienced researchers can design, implement, and analyze their photovoice projects.

Contents:

Chapter One: Introduction
Purpose of this Book
History and Background of Photovoice
Theoretical Underpinnings of Photovoice
Documentary Photography
Empowerment Education
Feminist Theory and Research
Photovoice for Social Justice
Conclusion
Chapter Two: Ethical Issues and Navigating Institutional Review Boards
Chapter Overview
Institutional Review Board Explained
Ethical Considerations with Photovoice
Consideration for Special Populations
Informed Consent in Photovoice
Safety of Participants
Privacy of Research Participants
Navigating Institutional Review Boards with a Photovoice Study
Incentives/Payment for Participants as Co-researchers
Case Illustration: An IRB Experience with a Photovoice Project with Minors
Conclusion
Chapter Two Tools
1) Photovoice Methods for IRB Application
2) Photo Release Form
3) Photovoice Consent Form
4) Youth Assent Form
Chapter Three: Getting Started with Your Photovoice Study
Chapter Overview
Research Question, Population, or Both?
Setting up your Project Management Plan
Recruiting Participants
Figure 3.1: Tips for Successful Photovoice Participant Recruitment
Considerations of Technology
Cameras and Photography
Photo Storage and Displaying
Case Illustration - Recruitment, Logistics, and Starting a Project
Conclusion
Chapter Three Tools
1) Sample Recruitment Flyer: College Women Research
2) Sample Project Management Plan
3) Sample Recruitment Flyer for Congolese Women Research
4) Sample of "Translated" Research Question for Photovoice with Teen Girls
Chapter Four: Photovoice Implementation and Data Collection
Chapter Overview
Figure 4.1
The Critical First Team Meeting
Option for Preparation Meetings prior to Photo Questions
Meetings to Discuss Photos
Potential Challenges to Implementation
Case Study to Illustrate Implementation
Conclusion
Chapter Four Tools
1) Sample of a First Meeting Agenda
2) Sample of Agendas, Topics, and Curriculum for All Sessions
Chapter Five: Analyzing and Presenting Photovoice Data
Chapter Overview
Qualitative Data Analysis
Figure 5.1 Example of the Qualitative Data Analysis Process
Participatory Analysis
Photovoice Analysis Process
Organizing and Initial Analysis
Coding
Establishment of Themes
Presentation of Results
Academic Presentation of Results
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.5
Presentation of Results for Social Justice
Chapter Six: Emerging Possibilities
Digital Storytelling and Videovoice
Social Media and Photovoice
Conclusion
On-Line Resources
Overall Concluding Thoughts and Top Ten Tips