Using video to trace the embodied and material in a study of health practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12645321 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nick Hopwood (0000-0001-7069-7497) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 197-211 |
| Publication date | 2014-07-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| 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-01-2013-0003 |
| OpenAlex | W1969121411 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 30 |
Purpose – To explore the methodological implications of sociomaterial theory for qualitative research about practice. The purpose of this paper is to assess the potential and limitations of video stimulus to discussion about practice as embodied and material, and to theorise this in terms of epistemic objects. Design/methodology/approach – A video based on a residential child and family service in Sydney was used as a stimulus in six focus group discussions with researchers and professionals in child and family health. Three focus groups were held in Sweden, and three in the British Isles, settings where a similar approach to supporting families with young children is established. A sociomaterial perspective, drawing on Schatzki's practice theory and Knorr Cetina's notion of epistemic objects informed the design and methodologically focused analysis. Findings – The use of video is shown to be successful in facilitating and prompting participants to reflect and comment on practice as embodied and material. However, the analysis also accounts for more problematic nature of this approach, exploring the affective connections and illusion of totality that can be associated with video screenings. An alternative, based on line drawings, is suggested, and the paper concludes by raising further questions about data reduction and stimulus artefacts. Originality/value – The turn to sociomaterial theory has huge potential, but its methodological implications remain unexplored. This paper contributes original perspectives relating to the use of video in a qualitative study, offering innovative theorisation and discussion of stimulus material as epistemic objects, which offers fresh insights into significant methodological prospects and problems
Actor–network theory · Embodied cognition · Epistemology · Focus group · Originality · Practice theory · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2021 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |