four note friday 1.19 | Photovoice and Ethical Considerations

Unexpected outcomes and events can be the most interesting parts of any project. And such unpredictable things are bound to happen. Some such things will be joyous and awe-inspiring. Other such things might give you or others connected to the project pause. All you can do is the best you can. That said, great care and attention must be given to ethical matters.

Like all research studies, photovoice projects require many ethical considerations. In what follows, I will outline some common refrains to keep in mind when engaging in this kind of work. This is far from a complete treatment of all ethical elements that may need thought through before, during, or after the project. Nonetheless, these are some important things to keep in mind.