‘A new vision!’: Exploring coachee experiences of using photography in coaching – An interpretative phenomenological analysis

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Donaldson-Wright, M. and Hefferon, K. 2020. ‘A new vision!’: Exploring coachee experiences of using photography in coaching – An interpretative phenomenological analysis. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. 18 (2), pp. 166-182. https://doi.org/10.24384/jjte-xp48
AuthorsDonaldson-Wright, M. and Hefferon, K.
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Photography is an accessible, participatory tool used in various therapeutic and research contexts. However, little research has been done to explore uses of photography within coaching. This qualitative study explores the question, ‘How does using photography affect coachees’ experiences of engagement and accessibility in coaching?’ through semi-structured interviews, analysed using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) methodology. Findings revealed that using photographs in coaching enriched the coaching experience, extending engagement and participation; cultivated mindful self-awareness and enhanced positivity. The results offer coaches, coach educators and researchers, important insights into using photography in coaching and the impact this has on coachee experience.

JournalInternational Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
Journal citation18 (2), pp. 166-182
ISSN1741-8305
Year2020
PublisherOxford Brookes University
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.24384/jjte-xp48
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Accepted17 Jul 2020
Deposited07 Sep 2020
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