Critique Current Research on Child Development.
Week 7 Required Resources
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Brief report: Recruitment and retention of minority children for autism research
Zamora, I., Williams, M. E., & Higareda, M. (2016). Brief report: Recruitment and retention of minority children for autism research.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(2), 698–703.
This article specifically addresses the challenges and strategies involved in recruiting and retaining minority children in research, which is directly relevant to the ethical inclusion of ethnic minorities in research studies. It provides concrete examples of how researchers can ensure minority children’s well-being and respect their rights.
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The Ethics of Research with Children and Young People: A Practical Handbook
Alderson, P., & Morrow, V. (2020).
The ethics of research with children and young people: A practical handbook. SAGE Publications, Ltd.
Read Chapters 9 and 10.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical principles involved in research with children and young people. It covers essential topics such as informed consent, harm prevention, and respect for participants, making it highly relevant for addressing the ethical treatment of children in research.
Week 7 Optional Resources
El Gemayel, S. M., & Salema, Y. (2023). Negotiating power dynamics through co‐reflexivity in research with young children in disadvantaged communities.
Children & Society, 37(5), 1596–1611.
As a supplemental resource, this paper can offer additional depth to the discussion by providing concrete examples of how ethical principles are applied in specific research settings. It can help illustrate the importance of addressing power dynamics and ensuring ongoing consent, which are critical considerations in ethical research.
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Challenges and innovations in research on childhood
Weller, D., Hobbs, S., & Goodman, G. (2014). Challenges and innovations in research on childhood. In
The SAGE Handbook of Child Research (pp. 363-370). SAGE Publications Ltd.
This chapter provides an overview of the challenges and innovations in conducting research with children. While it is informative and covers broad ethical considerations, it is less focused on the inclusion of ethnic minorities.