Children's voices on ways of having a voice - Children's and young people's perspectives on methods used in research and consultation
- 31 January 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Childhood
- Vol. 13 (1), 69-89
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0907568206059972
Abstract
Drawing on relevant literature and a study carried out by the author and colleagues, this article reviews the evidence about children's expressed views on methods used by adults to obtain children's views. It identifies key considerations deployed by children to account for those preferences. Children are normally passive with respect to method choice, but they negotiate differing degrees of engagement related to considerations such as time control, comfort with the research medium, rewardingness and privacy. Their views about methods of research and consultation are sharply affected by notions of inclusiveness and fairness.Keywords
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