Positioning families as co-researchers at the museum: How do we see and hear the voices of parents and children? By Nicola Wallis
You can download this case study as a pdf here. Positioning young children as co-researchers seeks to elevate their voice, interests and power in research processes. However, there are added tensions when co- researching with babies and very young children, particularly in public spaces, where young children’s movement, interactions and experiences can be shaped by […]
Ethical issues in participatory arts methods for young people with adverse childhood experiences.
Pavarini, G., Smith, L.M., Shaughnessy, N., Mankee-Williams, A., Thirumalai, R.K., Russell, N., & Bhui, K. (2021). Ethical issues in participatory arts methods for young people with adverse childhood experiences. Health Expectations, 24, pp. 1557-1569. Drawing on clinical and research experience, the authors share a typology and guidance around the handling ethical dilemmas that arise during […]
Ethics learning from Young Lives: 20 years on.
Crivello, G., & Morrow, V. (2021). Ethics learning from Young Lives: 20 years on. Oxford: Young Lives. Abstract: Many complex ethics questions arise in the conduct of longitudinal research in low- and – middle income countries (LMICs), particularly in studies that involve children and other potentially vulnerable social groups over long periods of time. Young […]
The only way is ethics: Reflections on applying for National Health Service ethical approval and governance for research with children.
Wilkinson, C. & Wilkinson, S. (2019). The only way is ethics: Reflections on applying for National Health Service ethical approval and governance for research with children. Children’s Geographies, 17(4). pp. 480-486. Abstract: In this Viewpoints piece, we reflect on the process of applying for National Health Service (NHS) ethical approval and governance for research with […]
The role of research ethics committees: Friend or foe in educational research? An exploratory study.
Brown, C., Spiro, J., & Quinton, S. (2020). The role of research ethics committees: Friend or foe in educational research? An exploratory study. British Educational Research Journal, 46(4), pp. 747-769. Abstract: Ethics committees have an important role to play in ensuring ethical standards (e.g. BERA, ESRC, RCUK recommendations) are met by educational researchers. Balancing obligations […]
Research ethics committees and participatory action research with young people: The politics of voice
Yanar, Z.M., Fazli, M., Rahman, J., & Farthing, R. (2016). Research ethics committees and participatory action research with young people: The politics of voice. Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, 11(2), pp. 122-128. This article explores the tensions that can exist between participatory action research with young people and universities’ research ethics committees […]
Communicating with gatekeepers in UK educational settings. By Alice Little
You can download this case study as a pdf here. In the Spring of 2022 I joined a team of researchers exploring issues surrounding school toilet use in English schools. The project was funded by the Gender and Education Society and the Institute for Social Justice at York St John University. A group of young […]
‘Why haven’t I got one of those?’ A consideration regarding the need to protect non-participant children in early years research.
Richardson, T. (2019). ‘Why haven’t I got one of those?’ A consideration regarding the need to protect non-participant children in early years research. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 27(1), pp.5-14. This article explores the impact of research upon non-participant children. The author advocates for the need to extend consideration of harms and benefits to […]
Social research with children and young people: A practical guide.
Brady, L-M. & Graham, B. (2019). Social research with children and young people: A practical guide. Bristol: The Policy Press. ISBN: 978-1447351146. Book Description: Capturing the views and experiences of children and young people directly and involving them more actively in the research process are increasingly seen as essential for good research, evaluation, and policy […]
Rhetoric to reality: Challenges and opportunities for embedding young people’s involvement in health research.
Brady, L-M. (2020). Rhetoric to reality: Challenges and opportunities for embedding young people’s involvement in health research. In H. McLaughlin, P. Beresford, C. Cameron, H. Casey, & J. Duffy (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Service User Involvement in Human Services Research and Education (pp. 454-466). Routledge: Abingdon. eBook ISBN: 9780429433306. Abstract: Whilst there is growing […]
