Photovoice Project for a Family and Societal Nursing Course.

Abstract

Background: Aesthetic knowing requires an understanding of human experience while personal knowing requires self-reflection and awareness. Photovoice and arts-based learning utilizes different forms of art to elicit abstract and critical thinking and reflection skills in students.

Method: A photovoice project was assigned to first-semester nursing students to think about and reflect on human experiences of patients, families, and themselves in the nursing role. Items on a course evaluation gauged how students felt the project contributed to their learning.

Results: Many students appreciated the different approach to learning and liked the chance to be creative. The project also required students to review the contents of the course for a final presentation. The photovoice project contributes to the development of aesthetic and personal ways of knowing and helps students meet course objectives.

Conclusion: The photovoice project is an effective and innovative way to develop aesthetic and personal knowing in nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2025;64(5):e8-e12.].