Abstract
Visual research gives primacy to the visual, and through incorporation of images aims to develop deeper understanding of the lived experiences of research participants through critical exploration of often taken-for-granted experiences. Visual research strategies are increasingly being employed to explore and develop deeper understandings of human worlds, such as the worlds of children, adolescents, individuals with mental health problems and patients within hospitals (Radley & Taylor, 2003; Mizen, 2005; Prosser, 2007; Thompson & Ninci, 2008). This chapter briefly overviews the historical development of visual research from its origin in anthropology to its current and more widespread use.
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Patton, N., AM, J.H., Smith, M. (2011). Envisioning Visual Research Strategies. In: Higgs, J., Titchen, A., Horsfall, D., Bridges, D. (eds) Creative Spaces for Qualitative Researching. Practice, Education, Work and Society, vol 5. SensePublishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-761-5_12
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