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KMID : 0858820150320010077
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2015 Volume.32 No. 1 p.77 ~ p.87
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Photovoice as a research method and a strategy for community health promotion
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Yoo Seung-Hyun
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Photovoice, Health Promotion, Community Health, PAR, CBPR
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