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Photo-elicitation

Reflexivity on method, analysis, and graphic portraits

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ID23320170
AuthorsVeronica M Richard (Concordia University Chicago, corresponding author), M K E Lahman (0000-0002-2384-0948, University of Northern Colorado)
Year2015
Volume38
Issue1
Pages3-22
Publication date2015-01-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Research & Method in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1743-727X • E-ISSN: 1743-7288
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1743727x.2013.843073
OpenAlexW2096263116
LanguageEN
Citations received94
References cited23

In this methodological discussion, the authors detail and reflect on the processes of using photo-elicitation interviewing as a way to align with positive qualitative methodologies, to gain access to participant beliefs and values, and to highlight participant voices through their choices of words and visuals. A review of the literature and an overview of the educational research experiences leading to the discussion are included. Next, the discoveries regarding what is methodologically new and/or valuable concerning this visual method is presented. In the final section, the authors reflexively contemplate aspects of visual methodological processes in an effort to address methodological crossroads of potential and tension including: (1) the potential of decontextualized photos, (2) photos as metaphors of meaning, (3) photos as representations of inherent meaning, (4) participant empowerment, and (5) graphic representation or graphic portraits.

Art · Cognitive science · Interview · Knowledge management · Meaning (existential) · Participant observation · Photo elicitation · Portrait · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Representation (politics) · Section (typography) · Social science · Sociology · Visual arts · Visual methods · Visual research · Computer Science · Digital Storytelling and Education · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology

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