How to Conduct Participatory Creative Visual Methods with Young Adults

This guide explores the use of creative methods in research, focusing on participatory visual methods with young adults. It examines the rationale for employing creative methods, highlighting their ability to address complex questions, alleviate linguistic and cultural barriers, and explore sensory aspects of social life. The guide emphasizes the advantages of participatory visual methods, including their capacity to elicit deeper insights and engage participants more actively in the research process. Through empirical cases involving creative sketches and photo elicitation interviews with undergraduate students, the guide demonstrates the practical applications of these methods with ethical considerations. It also offers practical tips for addressing challenges in visual data production, including how to provide visual data production and how to mitigate the issue of creative confidence. These insights help researchers navigate potential obstacles when implementing creative participatory visual methods, particularly in educational settings with young adults.