Journal article
'But, what is a researcher?' Developing a novel ethics resource to support informed consent with young children
Children's geographies, Vol.22(3), pp.396-403
03/05/2024
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Abstract
Young children are generally unfamiliar with the notion of research, which can generate ethical discomfort when seeking their consent to participate in it. Taking informed consent with young children as a focus, in this viewpoint article we reflect on what it means for young children (aged approximately 3-8 years) to be 'informed' in the context of research participation. We then share the process of developing an interdisciplinary, innovative ethics video resource to enhance children's understanding of research, the researcher role and children's participation in research. To ensure the resource was understandable and engaging for young children, we drew on existing research literature and other supplementary resources as well as creative storytelling and consultation with children and parents. The animated video, which is freely available online, builds from young children's own experiences and questions with the aim of better supporting their understandings and upholding their rights through the informed consent process.
Details
- Title
- 'But, what is a researcher?' Developing a novel ethics resource to support informed consent with young children
- Creators
- Julia Truscott - Les Moitiers D’Allonne (France)Laura Benton - University College London
- Publication Details
- Children's geographies, Vol.22(3), pp.396-403
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- The video project described in this paper was funded by an Impact Grant from the UCL Department for Culture, Communication and Media 2021–2022.
- Identifiers
- 991013372620702368
- Copyright
- © 2023 Informa UK Limited.
- Academic Unit
- Centre for Children and Young People
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article