Reflexivity required in the use of creative methods in forced migration studies

Researchers are increasingly using varied mediums, such as theatre and photography, to explore and capture the experience of refugees. In a short thought piece for the ESPMI network Discussion Series: Creative Methods of Dissemination in Forced Migration Research RefMig researcher Derya Ozkul reflects on the use of performance and technologies that are not part of the usual experience of communities. While seeing potential to incite new thought-provoking processes she cautions that researchers should think about how performative techniques may also negatively impact on those that are the focus of study.