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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intimate-partner violence (IPV) and HIV exposure pose significant risks to young people globally.
  • Understanding the lived experiences of youth in South Africa is crucial for developing effective interventions.
  • Traditional research methods may not fully capture the nuances of young people's everyday lives and risk perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the risks and strategies of young South Africans concerning intimate-partner violence and HIV exposure.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of a novel photo-based method, termed 'artifact creation,' for qualitative data collection.
  • To assess the utility and limitations of using visual methods and WhatsApp as a data collection tool.

Main Methods:

  • Employed an adapted photo-based method ('artifact creation') with 17 young South Africans (ages 18-24).
  • Participants were from urban informal settlements and a rural village in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Data were collected via artifacts shared through WhatsApp, reflecting on everyday lives, IPV, and HIV risks.

Main Results:

  • Artifact creation facilitated the sharing of rich narratives and personal insights from young participants.
  • Visual methods and WhatsApp offered advantages in participant engagement and data accessibility.
  • Challenges included the cost and connectivity of cellular data, particularly in rural areas, impacting artifact submission.

Conclusions:

  • Visual methods, enhanced by tools like WhatsApp, can be valuable for qualitative research with young populations.
  • The artifact creation process offers valuable lessons for advancing nontraditional qualitative methodologies.
  • Social media platforms present both opportunities and limitations for in-depth social science research.