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Photovoice for Mental Health Research and Action
Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
End Date
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tu, Th, 1:00 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Prerequisite
Basic understanding of qualitative research approaches
Photovoice is a qualitative research method that is informed by principles of community based participatory research and incorporates photography as part of data collection. It has quickly become a popular methodology because of its engaging and participatory qualities, and potential for advocacy and action.
Provides an overview of how Photovoice can be applied in public mental health research and interventions. Introduces theories and frameworks that inform Photovoice. Presents approaches to Photovoice study design, data collection, analysis and dissemination.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify Photovoice methodology
- Describe how Photovoice can be used in mental health research
- Plan and design a small Photovoice project
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Participation
- 50% Final Project