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Research with children : theory & practice / Michelle O'Reilly, Pablo Ronzoni, Nisha Dogra.

By: O'Reilly, Michelle [author.].
Contributor(s): Ronzoni, Pablo [author.] | Dogra, Nisha, 1963- [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London Sage Publication 2013Description: xiii, 295 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781446208496 (pbk).Subject(s): Children -- Research -- Methodology | Children -- Research -- Moral and ethical aspectsDDC classification: 305.23072 Summary: 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. The book helpfully addresses each stage of the research process: Part I introduces the main elements of doing research with children, including seeking ethical approval for sensitive research topics. Part II guides the reader through the initial stages of the research project including recruitment issues and communicating with gatekeepers. Part III outlines the data collection, data analysis, writing up and dissemination stages of research and covers both quantitative and qualitative methods. Filled with practical advice and useful activities for each chapter, this book is an essential resource for any student, academic or professional working with, or doing research with, children.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages, 279-288) and index.

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.
The book helpfully addresses each stage of the research process:
Part I introduces the main elements of doing research with children, including seeking ethical approval for sensitive research topics.
Part II guides the reader through the initial stages of the research project including recruitment issues and communicating with gatekeepers.
Part III outlines the data collection, data analysis, writing up and dissemination stages of research and covers both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Filled with practical advice and useful activities for each chapter, this book is an essential resource for any student, academic or professional working with, or doing research with, children.

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