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August 26, 2026The Journal of Experimental EducationOpen Access

Epistemic Processes in Visual History: How Historians Interpret and Use Images

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MPMarjaana PuurtinenMKMikko KainulainenCCClark. A. Chinn

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Overview

Qualitative interview study reveals 60 distinct epistemic processes across nine themes in professional historians, highlighting modern practices in visual source interpretation and ethics.

Key Points

  • To examine the epistemic processes professional historians employ when interpreting, analyzing, and using visual historical sources.
  • Conducted stimulated interviews with N=37 domain specialists spanning diverse age groups and professional backgrounds.
  • Identified 60 distinct epistemic processes related to the analysis of historical images, structured into nine overarching themes.
  • Confirmed traditional practices viewing images as deliberate historical constructions while revealing modern practices concerning digital image editing and the ethical use of visual historical records.

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Puurtinen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8e9af2451774b83f3b369dhttps://doi.org/10.1080/00220973.2026.2707107
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