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Understanding and Influencing Research with Children

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Black and Busch open a thoughtful dialogue about research with children, research relationships and the status and location of children in research. Particular attention is given to ethical motivations and considerations and children’s visibility in research and broader society. The chapter explores how researcher values and ethical commitments position children, determine their visibility and influence wider cultures of listening to children. The challenges and fruitfulness of research with children are discussed alongside researcher experiences and highlight the importance of ongoing conversations within research communities.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Education, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, QLD, Australia

    Alison L. Black

  2. School of Education and the Arts, CQUniversity Australia, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

    Gillian Busch

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Editors and Affiliations

  1. School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia

    Bobby Harreveld

  2. School of Education and the Arts, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

    Mike Danaher

  3. North Rockhampton Campus, Central Queensland University, North Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

    Celeste Lawson

  4. Central Queensland University , Townsville, Queensland, Australia

    Bruce Allen Knight

  5. Central Queensland University, Rockhampton North, Queensland, Australia

    Gillian Busch

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Black, A.L., Busch, G. (2016). Understanding and Influencing Research with Children. In: Harreveld, B., Danaher, M., Lawson, C., Knight, B., Busch, G. (eds) Constructing Methodology for Qualitative Research. Palgrave Studies in Education Research Methods. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-59943-8_15

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