Amanda,a graduate student in sociology,is working with a group of Vietman War veterans.She is using photovoice and looks for common themes and theories that emerge during the contextualizing and discussion of the photographs.Some of the veterans may flag certain issues to target for action,which is an example of which phase of photo research?

A) Selecting photographs
B) Contextualizing stories
C) Codifying
D) Capturing photographs

Photovoice

A participatory research method that empowers study participants to capture their environment and experiences through photography as a means of communicating issues, viewpoints, or phenomena.

Contextualizing Stories

The practice of placing narratives within their social, cultural, historical, or political backgrounds to provide deeper understanding and meaning.

Codifying

The process of organizing and categorizing information into a systematic and meaningful structure, often used in qualitative research to facilitate analysis.