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Participatory photo mapping (PPM): exploring an integrated method for health and place research with young people
Samuel F Dennis1, Suzanne Gaulocher2, Richard M Carpiano3
1Department of Landscape Architecture and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin, 42A Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Abstract:
In this manuscript we detail the application and utility of participatory photo mapping (PPM) for studying the implications of place for the health of children. PPM is a transdisciplinary approach that integrates digital tools, narrative interviewing and participatory protocols in order to produce knowledge that can be shared and acted upon by community-based health research partnerships. In discussing the application, strengths, and weaknesses of this method, we relate our own experiences with using PPM for a recent study of neighborhood health and safety that involved young people from a variety of age groups in Madison, Wisconsin. The resultant maps were persuasive presentation tools and provided guidance for community-based interventions.
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