How Community-Based Participatory Research Can Thrive in Virtual Spaces: Connecting Through Photovoice
Human Organization
; 81(3):240-247, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2045036
ABSTRACT
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many qualitative and community-engaged researchers had to quickly shift from collecting data in person to utilizing virtual spaces. The foundation of community-based participatory research (CBPR) is authentic engagement and the establishment of trust between community and academic partners. We conducted a photovoice project that typically involves in-person sessions and revamped the process to be conducted virtually. The purpose of this article is to share how we navigated the process of conducting a virtual photovoice project with Black and white parents that explored parenting during the concurrent structural racism reckoning and COVID-19 pandemic, as well as share lessons learned. Despite the rapid shift from an in-person to virtual process, we were able to have an engaging conversation with participants that aligned with the core tenants of CBPR. Additionally, we overcame challenges through (1) allotting extra time for unforeseen issues;(2) incorporating multiple activities to build trust and connection for participant-participant and participant-facilitator relationships;and (3) maintaining flexibility to meet the needs of the group. Ultimately, we learned several lessons through this project that may be applicable to community-engaged researchers deciding between conducting qualitative projects through traditional means or exploring alternative virtual options.
Sciences: Comprehensive Works; Community based action research; Population; Smartphones; Participatory research; Racism; Time use; Families & family life; COVID-19; Community research; Tenants; Black white relations; Flexibility; Internet access; Parents & parenting; Pandemics; Medical research; Photography; Police shootings; Qualitative research; Coronaviruses; United States--US
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Databases of international organizations
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ProQuest Central
Language:
English
Journal:
Human Organization
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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