A Practical Guide to Conducting Research with Children and Adolescents

This clear and practical book from Julie Tinson is an essential read for novice researchers preparing to do research with children.



This book serves as a practical guide to the research process whilst at the same time being underpinned with academic concepts. Tinson summarises the seminal papers and salient issues that surround the process of seeking to do research with children or into children's lives, including ethics, access and engagement.





Tinson provides actual examples of research projects that have been conducted with children - how they were planned, how the research was designed, how consent was achieved, how the data was collated and the way in which the data was analysed. The 'equipment' and techniques used to facilitate the process are also addressed.





The book falls into three sections - what the reader should do before researching with children, tips and hints for what should be done during the research and what ought to be done once the research is complete. As such the book illustrates a comprehensive approach and will be an invaluable companion for those who have not previously researched with children.