Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. 1: Introduction; 2:
Matters of age and competence; 3: Training, preparation and
support; 4: Balancing insider/outsider perspectives; 5: The issue
of remuneration; 6: Exploring power relationships; 7: Protection
and ethical matters; 8: Conclusions. References. Index
Caroline Bradbury-Jones is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester.
'The book is a valuable companion for researchers doing research with children (and not for them). It is not a manual, but a good mirror to be used to reflect your own challenges during the research processes. In addition, students could learn much about these complex matters by reading and discussing the book.'European Journal of Social Work'The absence of 'bells and whistles' in the title of this book may lead some potential readers to overlook an important publication in this field. Throughout, we are reminded of Piaget's (1929) work A Child's Conceptualisation of the World. Using his own children as co-researchers, he possessed the insight and patience to gain their perspectives and record them in an informative and non-judgemental way. In Children as Co-researchers, Bradbury-Jones highlights the paramount need to protect children and gain their informed involvement in research undertaken with them... The author highlights a frequent obvious oversight in conducting research about children; not actually exploring the relevant issues via interview with children. Bradbury-Jones rightly suggests that children are experts in child research and to study their experiences, children need to be supported and empowered as 'co-researchers'... Bradbury-Jones's book links theory with practice to inform postgraduate students and practitioners about the complexities involved in undertaking research relating to children. We consider that the book presents a necessary 'paradigm shift' wherein children involved in studies are empowered and informed participants.' BASPCAN E-Newsletter Spring 2017
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