Citation

Macias RL, Nava N, Delgadillo D, Beschel J, Kuperminc G. Am. J. Community Psychol. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ajcp.12630

PMID

36378743

Abstract

In this article, we share findings from a qualitative case study of a virtual youth photovoice program implemented across three regions of the United States. The purpose of the program was to engage youth in research on a social issue relevant to them during an unprecedented year marked by two public health crises, COVID-19 and anti-Black racial violence.

RESULTS of an analysis of curriculum and archival program materials lend support for online strategies for youth engagement including individualized support and online audiovisual presentations with avatars. Racial justice and trauma-informed adaptations were designed to be responsive to youth needs for flexible programming and safe spaces. Themes captured in the first online gallery of youth photos include (1) tools for mental health, (2) meaningful connection, and (3) community advocacy, bringing attention to structural issues as well as family and community strengths.

FINDINGS suggest photovoice can be thoughtfully adapted for youth researchers and support individual and group storytelling in response to collective trauma.

Language: en

Keywords

COVID-19; photovoice; collective trauma; cultural adaptation; Youth Participatory Action Research