ABSTRACT
This book seeks to provide discussion and debate about the use and interpretation of visual media in psychology, including the use and interpretation of paintings, photographs, graphic design, models, social media and film in a variety of community, academic and therapeutic settings. It includes exciting new contributions in the field of social, immersive and digital media exploring new topics in the field of memory, creative and participatory innovations in research, mental health and social identity. The first part of the book discusses the use of photography in qualitative research, and the second part of the book presents empirical research using video-based data and data from existing social networking sites. The third part uses a variety of visual methods, including art exhibitions, film-making, photography, tapestry and drawing, to address how to increase dialogue between not only the researcher and participant but also the ‘audience’ of the research.
