Photovoice Research: Examining The Transition to Manhood For Young Black Men in Los Angeles

Photovoice is a participatory photography and digital storytelling methodology proposed by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris 1994. They described it as a process that “entrusts cameras to the hands of people to enable them to act as recorders, and potential catalysts for change, in their own communities,” in their 1997 essay Photovoice: Concept, methodology, and use for participatory needs assessment.

In practice, photovoice is often used by public health researchers, exclusively or in tandem with other methodologies, to develop qualitative data. Pictures taken by respondents are used as a tool to help them describe their lives and health concerns to researchers.

While still considered an avant-garde research technique, photovoice is an emerging tool in the medical field. It presents a new way to gather data but, at the same time, raises ethical questions for some researchers. UCLA health services PhD candidate Nazleen Bharmal, M.D., recently completed a photovoice project that examines the turbulent transition to manhood young black men face in Los Angeles. [LINK] Click on to read more about her experience with photovoice.

HeartSongs for Haiti: A Benefit

Please join us on Saturday, January 30th from 7-11pm at the Venice Arts Gallery for a special benefit event. Coordinated by a group of community members, 100% of proceeds will go to Haitian relief. Live music, light snacks, wine, and beer. $40 suggested donation. Click here for more information or to donate online.

Not Just My Illness: A project with homeless, mentally ill women

IPE co-founders, Jim Hubbard and Lynn Warshafsky, have created a new photo project with women who are both homeless and mentally ill. The project aims to support the participants as they explore and develop photo stories that will illuminate their lives. A group exhibition and limited book release is planned for late Spring/early summer in Los Angeles at the Venice Arts Gallery. This project is supported by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission through the County Productivity Investment Fund.

Falling Short of the Mark: Tales of Life After Hospital Discharge

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the everyday issues, challenges,struggles, and needs of elderly, community-dwelling women in the first weeks post hospital discharge. Read more

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