The use of image elicitation methods has been recognised in qualitative research for some time; however, the use of mood boards to prompt participant discussion is currently an under-researched area. This article explores the use of mood boards as a data collection method in qualitative research. Used in design disciplines mood boards allow designers to interpret and communicate complex or abstract aspects of a design brief. In this study, I utilise mood boards as being part creative visual method and part image elicitation device. The use of mood boards is explained here in the context of a research project exploring masculinity and men’s reflexivity. In this article, I consider the benefits of utilising this method in researching reflexivity and gender before offering a critical appraisal of this method and inviting others to explore how mood boards might enhance research projects involving elicitation.

图像启发方法的使用已经在定性研究中得到认可。然而，使用情绪板来促使参与者进行讨论目前仍处于研究不足的领域。本文探讨了使用情绪板作为定性研究中的数据收集方法。用于设计学科的情绪板使设计人员能够解释和交流设计摘要的复杂或抽象方面。在本研究中，我将情绪板用作创意视觉方法和图像启发设备的一部分。在研究男性气概和男性反身性的研究项目的背景下，对情绪板的使用进行了说明。在本文中，