MURAL - Maynooth University Research Archive Library



    “I came, I saw, I conquered”: reflections on participating in a PhotoVoice project


    Barry, Jennifer and Monahan, Christine and Ferguson, Sharon and Lee, Kelley and Kelly, Ruth and Monahan, Mark and Murphy, Rebecca and Gibbons, Patrick and Higgins, Agnes (2021) “I came, I saw, I conquered”: reflections on participating in a PhotoVoice project. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 16 (4). pp. 257-268. ISSN 1755-6228

    [img] Download (131kB)


    Share your research

    Twitter Facebook LinkedIn GooglePlus Email more...



    Add this article to your Mendeley library


    Abstract

    Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide first-hand reflective narratives from participants of their involvement in the overall process, with particular reference to the benefits and challenges of engagement. Design/methodology/approach – Five participants agreed to write a reflective piece of approximately 500 words on their involvement in the PhotoVoice project. Findings – The reflective narratives in this paper demonstrate the personal and professional benefits of sustained and meaningful engagement, while challenges such as power imbalances, identity management, time and cost commitments are discussed. Practical implications – PhotoVoice is a methodology that has the potential to democratise knowledge production and dissemination. Originality/value – There are scant examples in the PhotoVoice literature of the inclusion of participants involvement in dissemination activities. The reflective narratives in this paper demonstrate the personal and professional benefits of sustained and meaningful engagement, while challenges such as power imbalances, identity management, time and cost commitments are discussed. Keywords Mental health, Advocacy, Alternative interventions, PhotoVoice, Service user engagement, Public and patient involvement Paper type Case study.

    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Mental health; Advocacy; Alternative interventions; PhotoVoice; Service user engagement; Public and patient involvement;
    Academic Unit: Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute
    Item ID: 18569
    Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2020-0052
    Depositing User: Rebecca Murphy
    Date Deposited: 23 May 2024 10:24
    Journal or Publication Title: The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice
    Publisher: Proquest
    Refereed: Yes
    URI:
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

    Repository Staff Only(login required)

    View Item Item control page

    Downloads

    Downloads per month over past year

    Origin of downloads