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The big picture unfolds: Using photovoice to study user participation in mental health services

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  • Jessica Pui-Shan Tang
  • Samson Tse
  • Larry Davidson

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Background: User participation is advocated on the basis that consumers know their own needs better than anyone else. Photovoice is a participatory research method that empowers the grass-root population to give voice on concerned issues for eliciting social change. Aim: This study explores the experience and impact of user participation in mental health services (MHS) in Hong Kong through photovoice. It also examines the effects of this method in studying user participation. Method: In this qualitative inquiry, authors, two peer researchers and three participants were involved in the various stages of research design, data collection and data analysis. Participants took photos showing their perception and experiences of being involved in different MHS systems. They shared their narratives through these images and reflected on the participatory experience of photovoice. Results: User participation was experienced as a gradual process of assuming control that involved personal responsibility, connection with peers, collaboration with staff, redefinition of boundaries and social inclusion. Meaningful participation gave rise to a sense of contribution, interpersonal connection and self-worth and transformed one’s identity. Participants enjoyed the mutual interaction and derived benefit from the photovoice process. Issues such as consent and confidentiality arose in implementation. Conclusion: Participation entails partnership among service users, providers and peers. Photovoice opens up new space for unfolding expert knowledge. Further application of this participatory approach with the local community is suggested in order to develop person-centered care.

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  • Jessica Pui-Shan Tang & Samson Tse & Larry Davidson, 2016. "The big picture unfolds: Using photovoice to study user participation in mental health services," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 62(8), pages 696-707, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:62:y:2016:i:8:p:696-707
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764016675376
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