Qualitative- photovoice

Question 1

Photovoice as a narrative research

Answer 1

• Daily experiences of people produce narratives that inform social change
• Explicit agenda of social justice that disrupts power dynamics (symbolic and material power or hegemonic narratives)

Question 2

Photovoice as participatory action research

Answer 2

• Emphasis on agency of participants to frame their own narratives
• Researcher is a facilitator in the process of change

Question 3

Photovoice theory

Answer 3

Critical consciousness
Feminist theory
Documentary photography

Question 4

Elements of a Photovoice project

Answer 4

-Initial discussions and planning: Focus groups
(what are the challenges and assets in your community?)
-Training: Photography & storytelling; fieldtrips
-Field work (production of photo-stories)
-Critical discussion groups
-Public exhibitions & publications

Question 5

Photovoice impact model

Answer 5

1. training and initial discussions
2. research/documentations and critical discussions
3. Critical consciousness (understanding of the community needs and assets) +Social Capital (improved networks and social relations) + Empowerment (consciousness of self)