Part I. Issues, Debates and Challenges 1. Introduction 2. The Issues and Debates Defined Part II. Contemporary Issues 3. Interdisciplinary Research Involving Children 4. The Research Process Reviewed from a Child's Rights Perspective 5. The Relationship Between the Researcher and the Researched 6. Children and Young People as Researchers Part III. Policy and Practice Issues 7. Implications for Policy and Practice and Impact on Children's Lives References Index
Considers the way people approach research into childhood and children's lives and examines the debates concerning the forms and goals of such research.
MARY KELLETTis Professor of Childhood and Youth and Founding Director of the Children's Research Centre at the Open University, UK. Phil Jones is Professor of Children's Rights and Wellbeing at the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK. He has published a number of books and articles including Exploring Education and Childhood: From Current Certainties to New Visions (with Wyse, Davis and Rogers 2015) and Rethinking Childhood (2009). He has conducted research funded by the Children’s Commissioner for England and by the LankellyChase Foundation.
‘This book is a valuable and timely contribution to the literature
on research with children. Mary Kellett has been in the forefront
of the movement to advance children and young people's active
participation in social research. Her book is theoretically
grounded, very accessible and rich in practical examples. I cannot
think of a better introduction to the subject.' Nigel Thomas,
Professor of Children and Youth Studies, University of Central
Lancashire, UK
'A well-researched and comprehensive overview of key issues to be
considered in any research that claims to be about children, on
children, for children, with children and, particularly, by
children. The author has skilfully analysed key theoretical
developments and debates whilst addressing important methodological
and pragmatic issues that lie at the heart of respectful and
ethical research involving children ... A "must read" for those
looking to improve or renew their understandings and be expertly
guided in their research practice.' Anne Graham, Professor of
Childhood Studies and Director of the Centre for Children & Young
People, Southern Cross University, Australia
‘Through the use of informed analysis and though-provoking case
studies and examples, Kellett provides a highly readable overview
of children and research that will be a valuable read to
researchers who work with children.' Spryros Spyrou, Associate
Professor of Social Science, European University, Cyprus
'Ideal for those studying childhood at undergraduate or graduate
level...[the book] analyses key theoretical developments and
debates while addressing important methodological and pragmatic
issues that lie at the centre of respectful and ethical research
involving children... Recommended reading.' Early Years
Educator
Reviewed in Children and Young People Now August ‘a powerful
reappraisal of how research can best serve present and future
generations'
This book is lucid and concise and sprinkled with an array of
stimulating case studies, interviews and reflections. It is an
insightful read for those interested in research on children, about
children, with children and, crucially, by children.
*Laura Bainbridge, senior research executive, QA Research*
Reviewed in Nursery World October (UK)
A substantial contribution to the field of research, Rethinking
Children and Research is up to date in its approach to research and
children. This book is a helpful resource for those involved in
implementing research with children and young people.
*Australian Educational Researcher*
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