Fun, engaging and easily shareable? Exploring the value of co-creating vlogs with citizens from disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Nicole S. Goedhart, Eva Lems, Teun Zuiderent-Jerak, Carina A. C. M. Pittens, Jacqueline E. W. Broerse, Christine Dedding

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Abstract

The use of vlogs is promising in participatory action research (PAR) that aims to enhance the health and well-being of citizens. Vlogs have the potential to reach a wide audience, transcending the local scale of PAR. This article aims to explore the value of co-creating vlogs by investigating two exploratory studies involving adolescents and women from disadvantaged neighbourhoods. We reflected on the co-creation of vlogs by community members and professionals. The results show that co-creating vlogs enabled meaningful engagement of citizens living in vulnerable circumstances and promoted shared learning. Community members who were not involved in the vlog creation were critical of the vlogs. However, watching the vlogs stimulated discussion and reflection. Therefore, dissemination of vlogs in a setting guided by a professional seems to have the potential to facilitate shared learning. Despite the popularity of vlogs, this study highlights the need to carefully consider the use of vlogs in relation to a study’s aims and to respond to (ethical) concerns.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)56-76
Number of pages21
JournalAction Research
Volume20
Issue number1
Early online date20 Feb 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2022

Keywords

  • Participatory action research
  • digital inclusion
  • disadvantaged groups
  • dissemination of health promotion
  • engagement
  • participatory video
  • shared learning
  • vlogs

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