Photovoice Methodology

In this book, the photovoice methodology is conceptualized as being comprised of eight steps: identification, invitation, education, documentation, narration, ideation, presentation, and confirmation. Each of the steps is explained and expanded upon, and insights are drawn from the extant photovoice literature and the author’s personal experience. In addition, attention is given to the history of photography and inquiry, theoretical underpinnings and aims of the methodology, ethical considerations, methods and procedures, approaches to data analysis, and photovoice exhibitions.

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.

This book is a definitive guide to thematic analysis, covering:
- Contextualization of thematic analysis
- Developing themes
- Writing thematic analysis reports
- Reflexive thematic analysis

This guide has been prepared by Rutgers in cooperation with the Youth Empowerment Alliance. The guide allows users to prepare and follow a comprehensive pho-tovoice course, with the option - depending on the objectives of their photovoice project, research context or participants – of adding the suggested extras to activities where relevant.

This is a section of a chapter on community assessment. The Community Tool Box is a service of the Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas.