Real-Time Lived-Experiences of Social Work Educators Following the Outbreak of the Coronavirus Crisis: Photovoice-Based Research

ABSTRACT

The present study, based on a joint photovoice inquiry by 9 social work educators, set out to examine their real-time lived experiences in the face of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The study was based on a series of group sessions during which 29 photovoice were collected. These served as the basis for a group dialogue about the lecturers' lived experiences of the Coronavirus crisis. The findings of the study point to four main narratives: a) The Coronavirus crisis as an intermediate state; b) Loss and grief; c) Sacrifice; d) Hope, development, and growth. The findings are discussed in light of the conceptual framework of a shared traumatic reality.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Menny Malka

Menny Malka, is a Senior Lecturer, Ph.D., M.S.W, in the School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel. Limor Gadot, is a Lecturer, Ph.D., M.S.W, in the School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel. Maayan Fine, is a Lecturer, Ph.D., M.S.W, in the School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel. Yael Mazor, is a Lecturer, Ph.D., M.S.W, in the School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel. Sara Gavri, is a Lecturer, M.S.W, in the School of Social Work, Sapir College, Israel.