Research with Children : Theory & Practice
Michelle O'Reilly (Author), Pablo Ronzoni (Author), Nisha Dogra (Author)
Thought-provoking, pertinent and engaging, this book provides an overview of every aspect of carrying out research with children. It is unique in its particular focus on vulnerable groups of children such as those with mental-health problems, physical health problems and learning disabilities, along with young offenders and looked after children
1 online resource (xiii, 295 pages) : illustrations
9781446275443, 9781526486653, 9781446291689, 9781446208489, 9781446208496, 1446275442, 1526486652, 1446291685, 1446208486, 1446208494
918558294
Introduction: Setting the Context; PART ONE: PRELIMINARY ISSUES; Cultural and Diversity Issues; Ethics in Child Research; Children's Capacity to Make Decisions; PART TWO: STARTING A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH CHILDREN; Planning to Do Research with Children; Getting Started in Research with Children; Children with Specific Characteristics; Recruiting Children and Families: Communicating with Gatekeepers, Parents and Children; PART THREE: PRACTICAL ISSUES; Choosing a Method for Your Research; Quantitative Methods of Data Collection and Analysis; Qualitative Methods of Data Collection and Analysis; Writing-up and Dissemination; Answers to the Activities; Glossary; References; Index