Abstract
TeenCI is a new area for study and, as has been shown in this book, there are many challenges that need to be overcome. These challenges include access to teenagers, understanding the ethics around research, methods to engage with teenagers in research, as well as adjusting research for specialist settings such as healthcare. This chapter contributes a reflective understanding in regard to how best to choose methods and interpret results when working with teenagers. It presents a point of examination of the quality of research when mapped against the specifics of teenage autonomy and research positionality. The mapping is framed against an exploration of teenage culture as it impacts on research studies in TeenCI. Three studies are explored each, of which shed light on problems inherent in exploring teenage moods, preferences, likes and dislikes in HCI research. Some general guidelines are included for improving the quality of TeenCI research and two models are provided to assist in the framing of research in order that others examining the findings can make an informed decision as to the strength of any validity that is claimed from the research.
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Read, J.C., Horton, M. (2016). Future Directions for Quality TeenCI Research. In: Little, L., Fitton, D., Bell, B., Toth, N. (eds) Perspectives on HCI Research with Teenagers. Human–Computer Interaction Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-33450-9_11
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