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Examining Photovoice as a Participatory Action Methodology
Mahitha Vijily Saya, Allison Stein, Elaina McWilliams, Naqiya Ghulamali, Sachi Sheth
Mentor: Bronwyn Hunter, Psychology
Photovoice is a participatory research method that aims for participant and community engagement and empowerment. The method involves participants taking photographs relating to their lived experiences, often relating to social problems, and then displaying these photographs at public exhibitions to promote broader awareness and social change (Wang & Redwood-Jones, 2001). Although many studies report using this method as a form of participatory research, there may be wide variation in how, when, and to what extent researchers engage in partnerships with individuals who are not affiliated with academia. From a larger systematic review of studies using participatory research methodologies, we selected the 27 articles that mentioned photovoice in their title or abstract. Our research examined whether and how researchers partook in power sharing, identity and culture acknowledgment, and resource exchange throughout the six phases of research. We anticipated that photovoice is most collaborative during data collection and analysis phases of research. We hope this study will encourage researchers using photovoice to reflect on and enhance their use of participatory methods across the stages of research.