INVOLVING MIGRANT WOMEN IN RESEARCH: POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE PARTICIPATORY PHOTO INTERVIEW

This article demonstrates experiences concerning the participatory photo interview, which was used to generate data on the public spaces used by Kurdish migrant women in Vienna. Potential benefits and limitations of the method as well as observations made during field research are addressed. Additionally, strategies are suggested to overcome possible difficulties, which can occur over the course of a study implementing the participatory photo interview. This method has enabled the participants to “show” how they perceive the city of Vienna. It appears that they are satisfied with their respective lives in the city, as they have enough spaces to fulfil their culture besides expressing self-determination. Further, results reveal that involving the interview partners in research is enriching for both the participants and the researcher