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Practical guidance and ethical considerations for studies using photo-elicitation interviews
Eva Bugos1, Rosemary Frasso2, Elizabeth FitzGerald1
1Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Preventing Chronic Disease
|October 31, 2014
Summary
Photo-elicitation, a qualitative method, enhances community engagement and awareness. This technique, useful in participatory research, yields rich data and offers practical solutions for ethical visual data use.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
- Public Health Research
Background:
- Photo-elicitation is an increasingly popular qualitative interviewing technique.
- It serves as a foundation for photovoice projects and is suitable for community-based participatory research.
- Participants report that photo-elicitation interviews foster community awareness and engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical suggestions for overcoming challenges in photo-elicitation research.
- To offer guidance on managing ethical concerns related to visual data in public health.
- To inform study design, protocol development, and institutional review board (IRB) approval processes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 9 studies involving 303 participants who completed photo-elicitation interviews.
- Research conducted by multiple institutions in partnership with community organizations and students.
- Development of practical guidelines based on empirical experience.
Main Results:
- Photo-elicitation yields rich qualitative data.
- The technique effectively encourages community awareness and participant engagement.
- Eight practical suggestions were developed for addressing research challenges and ethical considerations.
Conclusions:
- Photo-elicitation is a valuable tool for qualitative research, particularly in community-based settings.
- The proposed guidelines can enhance the design and ethical conduct of photo-elicitation studies.
- Recommendations support effective use of visual data in public health research.
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