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Levine, Diane
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Theron, Linda C.
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2023-10-18T06:47:58Z |
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2023-10-18T06:47:58Z |
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2022-11 |
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PURPOSE : In this paper the authors share, and reflect critically on, the experience of using digital storytelling (DS) methods in a South African township. We interrogate the innovations prompted as we operationalized DS in a context that has historically prized collectivist values and that experiences chronic resource constraints.
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH : The authors ask: How can DS be optimally used to understand youth resilience in a collectivist, developing context? The authors worked with 18 older adolescents (aged 18–24) during two day-long events. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the method used, and offer reflections focusing on narrative, visuals and technology-mediation.
FINDINGS : This study concludes by sharing four key lessons learned during the project. First, revisit the definition of “story” for your context, participant group and time. Second, a slower process yields more meaningful product. Third, facilitator competence matters. Finally, advance and deeper thinking about the ways in which technology will be used leads to richer research outcomes.
ORIGINALITY/VALUE : The paper reflects on the interplay between the transactional nature of contemporary digitally-mediated methods in a low-resource setting and with a seldom-heard population, and it's relationship with the ancient local traditions of story-making and audiencing. |
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Educational Psychology |
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hj2023 |
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The British Academy Newton Mobility Fund. |
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https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1443-9883 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Levine, D. and Theron, L. (2022), "Digital storytelling with South African youth: a critical reflection", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 528-547. doi : 10.1108/QRJ-03-2022-0037. |
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1443-9883 |
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10.1108/QRJ-03-2022-0037 |
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http://hdl.handle.net/2263/92962 |
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en |
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Emerald |
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© 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited. |
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dc.subject |
Qualitative methods |
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South Africa (SA) |
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Digital storytelling |
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Adolescence |
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Digital technologies |
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Resilience |
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SDG-04: Quality education |
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dc.title |
Digital storytelling with South African youth : a critical reflection |
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Postprint Article |
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