Sharing narrative and experience: digital stories and portraits at a women's centre

Authors:
Rachel Clarke;Peter Wright;John McCarthy
Affiliations:
Culture Lab, School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK;Culture Lab, School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Culture Lab, School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, UK;University College Cork, Ireland, Cork, Cork, Ireland
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

We present our work-in-progress designing technologies to foster social connection with isolated immigrant women in the UK. We report our preliminary studies using digital storytelling and digital portrait methods with participants at a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) centre supporting women who have experiences of domestic violence. While these methods have provided valuable insights, in contexts where participants feel vulnerable and cultural diversity is the norm, HCI's conventional assumptions about storytelling and probe use cannot be taken for granted. We describe our rationale for the adaptation of methods and tensions highlighted through the process.