Cartoon Elicitation: Can Drawings Facilitate Interviews on Sensitive Topics?

Autor: Marie Figoureux, Baldwin Van Gorp
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Vol 20 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1609-4069
16094069
DOI: 10.1177/16094069211044916
Popis: Researching sensitive topics poses multiple methodological and ethical challenges. To overcome these, this contribution proposes the method of cartoon elicitation, inspired by photo-elicitation and based on framing theory. The impersonality and satire of cartoons and the distance made between a sensitive topic and real life events can diminish potential feelings of threat among respondents. The cartoons offered opportunities to (a) discuss potential stigmatising aspects of a sensitive topic; (b) trigger memories while empowering participants to decide what (not) to share with the researchers; and (c) stimulate rapport between researchers and participants. The contribution elaborately examines the used method in a case study where radicalisation was debated with persons who might be perceived as suspect within the larger community. It is discussed how this method is applicable to study a broad range of sensitive topics.
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