Briefing paper 1 - using everyday media making tools to address gender-based violence : participatory visual methods & community-based technologies

This brief explains some research methods used when gathering data from girls and young women, especially in terms of violent experiences. The how, where and why these techniques are useful is described. Some popular forms of participatory visual methods include: photovoice, bodymapping, drawing method, participatory video, cellphilming, and digital storytelling. Common images used in visual research include drawings, maps, video diaries, cellphone video-productions (cellphilms) collages, photographs, and film. The document includes cellphilming, photovoice, and digital storytelling as well as related ethical considerations and implications.Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC