Engaging adolescent participants in academic research: the use of photo-elicitation interviews to evaluate school-based outdoor education programmes

Smith, Erin F.; Gidlow, Bob; Steel, Gary

doi:10.1177/1468794112443473

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“…This is, admittedly, new territory for educational research and particularly educational research involving outdoor science field trips. Given some recent examples gradually appearing in the literature (e.g., [43,44]), we believe this is a territory that will be investigated more thoroughly in the future. We hope to have at least provided here a valid rationale for exploring questions and methods of interest to the environmental and outdoor science education community in the future.…”

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Students’ Digital Photography Behaviors during a Multiday Environmental Science Field Trip and Their Recollections of Photographed Science Content

Lee

2014

Education Research International

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Taking photographs to document the experiences of an educational field trip is becoming a common activity for teachers and students alike. Considering the regular creation of photographic artifacts, our goal in this paper is to explore students' picture taking behavior and their recollections of science content associated with their photographs. In this study, we partnered with a class of fifth-grade students in the United States and provided each student with a digital camera to document their experiences during an environmental science field trip at a national park. We report the frequency of photography behaviors according to which activities were most often documented by the students and specifically that students tended to document more of their experiences when they were in outdoor, natural spaces rather than inside of visitor centers or museums. Also, through an analysis of students' comments about the science content captured in their photographs we observe that students' comments about photographs of the outdoors tended to show greater depth and complexity than those that were taken in indoor, museum-like spaces.

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Students’ Digital Photography Behaviors during a Multiday Environmental Science Field Trip and Their Recollections of Photographed Science Content

Lee

2014

Education Research International

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“…Ecopsychology itself was first described by Theodore Roszak, a professor of history at California State University, East Bay and an astute observer of social and environmental conditions. In 1992, Roszak published The Voice of the Earth (Roszak 1992), the seminal book on ecopsychology, in which he highlighted the failure of modern psychological studies both to value the link between humanity and nature and to recognize its influence on the human psyche (Roszak 1995;Smith 2010). To cure this failure, Roszak developed the discipline of ecopsychology, which he saw as a way of bridging the "historical divide between the psychological and the ecological" .…”

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“…We have lost awareness of our ecologic selves-the knowledge that we are completely part of the biotic web around us. An ecologic unconscious refers to the understanding that the physical and mental well being of humanity is connected to the well being of the planet, and that when one suffers, the other suffers as well (Smith 2010). Conversely, when one is healthy, the other has a better chance of being healthy.…”

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“…I argue here, with the ecopsychologists and deep ecologists, that this view is ultimately a destructive social construction (Gergen 1985;Markus 1991;Baillie 2003) that has damaged both the environment (ecological destruction) and humanity (negative psychological tendencies such as alienation, grief, and despair) (Roszak 2001;Smith 2010). Also with the ecopsychologists, I believe that both the spiritual/soul connection that humans have with the rest of the natural world and our 36 relationship with the Earth shape our psychological wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet (Roszak 1995).…”

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Underwater Photo-Elicitation: A New Experiential Marine Education Technique

Andrews

Stocker

Oechel

2018

Aust. J. environ. educ.

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Psychologists generally agree that the rapid introduction and widespread use of new technologies is leading to ever-greater physical and psychological disconnection between humans and the non-human world. This disconnect is proving harmful to both individuals and the rest of the natural Earth community (Gaia). Developing educational techniques that reverse this destructive trend is of the upmost importance. Underwater photoelicitation is a new experiential environmental education technique designed for this purpose.This thesis describes and assesses underwater photoelicitation for its effectiveness as an educational tool within the context of community and school programs. Two separate groups, one comprising adults and one, high school students, were given underwater cameras and sent on snorkeling journeys during which they were instructed to photograph their experiences. Participants were then interviewed using individual and group photoelicitation methodologies. This technique was created to combine a relatively new technology, inexpensive digital underwater cameras, and direct experience in the non-human world with the goal of reconnecting humans to the rest of nature. This project marks the first time that underwater photoelicitation appears in environmental education research.The theoretical framework was nested within ecopsychology, deep ecology, and conservation psychology. The use of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) resulted in a more robust data analysis and led to a better understanding of underlying learning processes. The research was predominantly qualitative, and major themes were developed from questionnaires and interviews. Pre-and postquantitative surveys provided insight into attitude change and intention to act with pro-environmental behavior. 4Although underwater photoelicitation was effective at increasing awareness, eliciting emotional reactions, and fostering a sense of connection to the ocean, it was not necessarily effective at promoting positive attitudes and behaviors. Interestingly, while some attitudes about and behaviors toward the ocean did become more positive, others appeared to become more negative. This complex relationship between an outdoor experiential education program and environmental attitudes and behavior comports with previous environmental education research.In conclusion, underwater photoelicitation is an effective technique for increasing awareness of and developing an emotional connection to the ocean.Nevertheless, if the goal is to achieve significant attitude change and proenvironmental behavior, the technique must be supplemented not only with factual information regarding ecology/human impacts but also with strategies for empowering individuals to act.5

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“…Data collection through photo-elicitation interviews (PEIs): When collecting data, it was important that participants felt it was safe to disclose information and to acknowledge the power dynamic between researcher and participants due to age (Seidman, 2013). PEI has been noted to be a useful tool for overcoming this, by acting as an ice-breaker, sparking adolescents' interest in research and providing a feeling of flexibility to the interview (Epstein et al, 2006;Harper, 2002;Smith et al, 2012).…”

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Expectations of choice: an exploration of how social context informs gendered occupation

Brennan¹,

Gallagher

2017

IJOT

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Purpose Occupational choice describes the process that leads to occupational engagement as a result of intrinsic and extrinsic influences. There has been a considerable amount of research concerning occupational choice, gender and adolescence. However, this has largely focused on the areas of career choice and engagement in risky health behaviours. This paper aims to expand on the literature by providing a broader scope of occupation more aligned with the concept associated with occupational science. Furthering this, the researcher aims to examine the influence of gender as an extrinsic influence on occupational choice. The researcher aims to explore how contextual influences inform gendered occupational choice. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory qualitative approach was used in the current study. Incorporating photographs as a means of elucidating conversation during the interview process, photo-elicitation interview techniques were used as part of the data collection. This involved using a collection of photographs to prompt participants to discuss their interpretations of various occupations. Six adolescent boys and girls aged 11-14 years participated in the study. Participants were recruited from mixed-gendered sports clubs in the West of Ireland. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. An occupational justice perspective was used to interpret the data. Findings Responses suggest that gender informs occupational choice through different mechanisms. These included social systems, physical and institutional opportunities as well as expectations participants held of themselves and others they considered to be within their social grouping. Social systems included groups such as friends and family. The ease of access to physical and institutional resources was another factor that informed choice. Participants projected views of expectations they perceived others held for them informed how the participants made their choices. These factors varied across gender. Despite opportunities being available to both sexes, choices were often restricted to particular occupations. Originality/value The findings suggest that factors informing the occupational choices of adolescents included a combination of intrinsic factors such as gender and perspectives, as well as external factors including peers, family and opportunities in the local community. Practical applications of this involve acknowledging and further understanding the contextually situated nature of choice to provide more equitable practice. The results of the study may provide more insight into the factors that enable and inhibit occupation. A further understanding of these influences can redirect how we view adolescent occupations in a way that promotes health.

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Engaging adolescent participants in academic research: the use of photo-elicitation interviews to evaluate school-based outdoor education programmes

Cited by 60 publications

References 43 publications

Students’ Digital Photography Behaviors during a Multiday Environmental Science Field Trip and Their Recollections of Photographed Science Content

Students’ Digital Photography Behaviors during a Multiday Environmental Science Field Trip and Their Recollections of Photographed Science Content

Underwater Photo-Elicitation: A New Experiential Marine Education Technique

Expectations of choice: an exploration of how social context informs gendered occupation

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