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Through Their Eyes: Photo Stories About Family Strengths In Johannesburg, South Africa, Megan Ribbens
Through Their Eyes: Photo Stories About Family Strengths In Johannesburg, South Africa, Megan Ribbens
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
A study by DeFrain, Asay and Geggie (2010) outlines six characteristics of strong families. This qualitative case study investigates one of the six qualities. Using an adapted photovoice research method, 12 parents in Johannesburg, South Africa describe what spending enjoyable time looks like in their personal and community context. Additionally, they outline the barriers that keep families from enjoyable activities. Qualitative data for analysis included: photographs, written descriptions, compiled activity lists, and focus group discussion. Open, axial, and selective codes and theme analysis were used to analyze the data. This study hopes to contribute to the understanding of the strengths …
Examining The Multiple Sites Of Meaning In A Participant Photography Project With Black Male College Students, Quaylan Allen
Examining The Multiple Sites Of Meaning In A Participant Photography Project With Black Male College Students, Quaylan Allen
Education Faculty Articles and Research
Participant photography is a visual method that has been widely used in research to elevate the voices of historically marginalized populations. Although much has been written about the nature of the visual method, including its benefits and challenges, less is known about how meaning is made of the visual images as they move throughout the research process. To this end, this article draws upon data and the methodological notes from a research study examining Black masculinities and employs a critical visual methodology to examine the different sites of meaning-making in a participant photography research project with Black college men. First, …