Doing Research with Children : A Practical Guide

Anne D Greig

ISBN 10: 0857028863 / ISBN 13: 9780857028860

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the centre is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active research participants rather than as passive subjects. In the new edition, you'll find up to date information on the fast-changing political and ethical debates around research with children and young people as well as guidance on how to carry out research yourself.Divided into three sections, the new edition covers:-the main theories and approaches of research with children and young people-expanded guidance on research ethics-techniques for conducting both qualitative and quantitative research-more on analysing your research-a brand new chapter on communicating your research findings.This is a must-have guide for students and practitioners who are engaging in research with children and young people.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doing Research with Children : A Practical Guide
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857028863
• ISBN 13: 9780857028860
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 170H x 17D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 545 grams

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Synopsis

The Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the center is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active research participants rather than as passive subjects. In this new edition, you′ll find up to date information on the fast-changing political and ethical debates around research with children and young people as well as guidance on how to carry out research yourself.

Divided into three sections, the new edition covers:

• The main theories and approaches of research with children and young people
• Expanded guidance on research ethics
• Techniques for conduction both qualitative and quantitative research
• More on analyzing your research
• A brand new chapter on communicating your research findings

This is a must-have guide for students and practitioners who are engaging in research with children and young people.

About the Author

Anne Greig is an educational psychologist and a Practice Tutor on the MSc in Educational Psychology at Strathclyde University.

Jayne Taylor is Associate Head of Leadership at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Professor Tommy MacKay is a child psychologist who has been engaged for many years in teaching research methods to postgraduate students and professionals.