Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion (보건교육건강증진학회지)

Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion (한국보건교육건강증진학회)
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Photovoice as a research method and a strategy for community health promotion

지역사회 건강증진 연구방법 및 전략으로서의 포토보이스

  • Yoo, Seunghyun (Graduate School of Public Health, Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University)
  • 유승현 (서울대학교 보건대학원 보건환경연구소)
  • Received : 2015.02.09
  • Accepted : 2015.03.16
  • Published : 2015.03.31
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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to explain the process of photovoice, to review relevant research cases, and to discuss the issues in photovoice applications for community health promotion. Methods: Literature review is performed on photovoice manuals, systematic review literature on international photovoice research, and Korean photovoice studies. The review was based on 8 research papers and 6 practice manuals. Results: Photovoice so far has specified its orientation to participatory research. Its implementation includes photovoice training, photo taking and sharing, interviews and discussions, photo exhibit, and social action planning for policy change. SHOWeD questions and the like guide photovoice discussions while they face some challenges in application. Social action planning for policy change part of the photovoice needs attention in implementation and evaluation. Conclusions: Adherence to the participatory principles and action research orientation in photovoice requires persistent efforts. Process and impact evaluation with development of photovoice research infrastructure will enhance photovoice application.

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