Social Research with Children and Young People
A Practical Guide
By Louca-Mai Brady and Berni Graham
ISBN
978-1447351146Dimensions
198 x 129 mmImprint
Policy PressISBN
978-1447351153Imprint
Policy PressISBN
978-1447351160Imprint
Policy Press
Social Research with Children and Young People
In the media
On our blog: 'Putting children and young people at the heart of social research'
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 and service development.
Written by two experienced social researchers and trainers, this book provides a practical and concise introductory guide to doing research with children and young people, outlining the benefits and challenges along with key ethical, methodological and other considerations. Throughout, there are practical examples, checklists and top tips to aid the reader.
Building on an established SRA training course, it offers an instructive resource for researchers, commissioners, policy makers, research users and others involved in research with children or young people.
"An excellent, up-to-date resource with practical suggestions for designing research and overcoming ethical challenges to enable children and young people to participate in research and have their voice heard." Emily Tanner, NatCen Social Research
Dr Louca-Mai Brady is a Research Associate at Kingston University and St George’s Joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education and an independent research consultant. She has a long career in research with children and young people and her research interests include health and social care, disability and participative research methods.
Berni Graham is a research consultant and trainer, with over 40 years’ experience in the UK public and not-for-profit sector. Berni’s lengthy research career spans health, social care, disability and welfare issues. She is a co-author for the Social Research Association’s revised ethical guidelines for social researchers.
Introduction
The context for social research with children and young people
Involving children and young people in research
Ethical considerations
Designing appropriate methods for children and young people
Conclusions
