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Engaging youth through photovoice.

Robert W Strack1, Cathleen Magill, Kara McDonagh

  • 1Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, USA.

Health Promotion Practice
|February 18, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The photovoice method empowers youth by letting them use photos to highlight community needs and assets. This project adapted the technique for an after-school setting, fostering identity and social skills in young participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Community-based participatory research
  • Youth development
  • Public health

Background:

  • Photovoice is a research method using photography to empower marginalized communities.
  • Existing photovoice applications primarily target adults, with limited adaptation for youth.
  • Community needs assessments can benefit from participatory approaches that include youth perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and test the photovoice method for use with youth in an after-school program.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of photovoice in empowering young participants and enhancing community needs assessments.
  • To develop a replicable curriculum for youth photovoice projects.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a youth photovoice project within an after-school program setting.
  • Training youth participants in photographic techniques and critical reflection on their images.
  • Facilitating group discussions for participants to share insights and identify community assets and deficits.

Main Results:

  • The adapted photovoice method proved effective in engaging youth and facilitating self-expression.
  • Participants demonstrated enhanced personal and social identity development and improved social competency.
  • The project provided valuable insights into community assets and deficits from a youth perspective.

Conclusions:

  • Photovoice is a viable and effective method for youth engagement and empowerment.
  • The adapted photovoice process can foster social identity, build social competency, and encourage positive civic participation among youth.
  • Further development and replication of youth photovoice curricula are recommended for community-based research and youth development initiatives.

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