Doing Research with Children: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Greig, Anne D; Taylor, Jayne; MacKay, Tommy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0857028863 ISBN 13: 9780857028860

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

A practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857028863
• ISBN 13: 9780857028860
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 312