250359 BIP / Neolaia: Youth in Pictures: Investigating Youths' Concepts of a Good Life Through Image Analysis and Biographical Research (BS) (SoSe 2025)

In an age defined by rapid digital transformation, visual forms of (self-)representation have gained unprecedented prominence. This seminar examines the role of images in biographical youth research, addressing these questions: How can various types of images be leveraged to study youth? What relationships exist between imagery and biography? And how can image-based data be effectively triangulated with other forms of collected data?
Our investigation focuses on smartphone imagery, framed by value theory, which interprets such images as expressions of internal concepts of the "good life" and as indicators of what individuals deem meaningful. By integrating perspectives from youth theory and biographical research, the seminar combines theoretical exploration with practical methodologies to delve into these themes.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of this emerging research field and hands-on experience by adopting dual roles as both researchers and participants. Through collaborative seminar activities, they will collect and analyze a range of data types—including images, interviews, and questionnaires—bridging theoretical insights with empirical practice to uncover the ways youth use visual media to construct and express their sense of self.

In dieser Veranstaltung findet ein Platzvergabeverfahren statt. Bitte informieren Sie sich hier über den Ablauf: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/erziehungswissenschaft/studium-und-lehre/studiendekanat/studienorganisation/platzvergabe/

Requirements for participation, required level

Master of Arts: Voraussetzung ist die Einschreibung im Master of Arts Erziehungswissenschaft im SoSe 2025