The contribution of the visual in qualitative participatory art-based research methods within the mental health field
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12645251 |
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| Authors | Maria Fjellfeldt (0000-0001-9836-6446, Dalarna University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-14 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1443-9883 • E-ISSN: 1448-0980 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/qrj-03-2025-0105 |
| OpenAlex | W4413005081 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
Purpose The aim of this study is to advance the understanding of the visual in arts-based participatory research, by using the concept of theorizing processes as an analytical lens. Design/methodology/approach A secondary data analysis was conducted, using data collected in a qualitative study exploring sustainable living environments for people with mental ill-health. Findings The visual allowed for new perspectives to be gained by the process including (1) viewing the visual data, (2) exploring the visual data with words and (3) explaining, recognizing and understanding the insights acquired from the initial visuality. Originality/value This study suggests how the use of the visual in participatory art-based qualitative research methods could contribute to the gain of new perspectives. This finding is the contribution of this study to the field of arts and health
Art · Citizen journalism · Cognitive science · Field (mathematics · Mental health · Participatory action research · Political science · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Visual arts · Visual methods · Visual research · Anthropology · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology
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