Studying Women’s Experiences of Incarceration and Reentry Using Photo-Elicitation Interviewing

Abstract

In this case study, I draw on my research with formerly incarcerated women to provide an introduction to photo-elicitation interviewing based on participant-generated images. I first reflect on how my research questions grew out of theoretical scholarship on punishment and social welfare and then explain why photo-elicitation interviewing was an appropriate method to use to investigate these questions. I use examples from my research to illustrate unique challenges and considerations photo-elicitation interviewing introduced throughout the research process, from seeking Institutional Review Board approval to introducing the method to participants. I offer specific strategies for how to anticipate and manage these challenges. Finally, I explain how photo-elicitation interviewing helped to mitigate the inherent power differential that exists between researcher and participant by creating space for participants to guide and enhance my research focus and analysis.

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