Explore Questionable Research.
Required Resources
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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 the Introduction, Chapter 2, and Chapter 3.
This book is a foundational text that provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical considerations in research with children. It is essential for developing a strong understanding of the broader ethical principles and practical guidance necessary for formulating key ethical questions.
Graham, A., Powell, M. A., & Taylor, N. (2015). Ethical research involving children: Encouraging reflexive engagement in research with children and young people.
Children and Society, 29(5), 331–343.
This article emphasizes reflexive engagement in research with children, which is crucial for understanding how to apply ethical considerations in practice. It aligns closely with the assignment’s focus on developing and applying ethical questions.
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‘Living’ Ethical Dilemmas for Researchers When Researching with Children
Mortari, L., & Harcourt, D. (2012). “Living” ethical dilemmas for researchers when researching with children.
International Journal of Early Years Education, 20(3), 234–243.
This article provides practical insights into the real-world ethical dilemmas researchers face when working with children, making it highly relevant for understanding how to navigate ethical challenges in the context of actual research studies.
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Ethical Complexities in Child Co-Research
Spriggs, M., & Gillam, L. (2019). Ethical complexities in child co-research.
Research Ethics, 15(1).
This article addresses the ethical complexities involved in involving children as co-researchers, offering a nuanced discussion that is critical for developing ethical questions related to participatory research with children.
Hiriscau, I. E., Stingelin-Giles, N., Stadler, C., Schmeck, K., & Reiter-Theil, S. (2014). A right to confidentiality or a duty to disclose? Ethical guidance for conducting prevention research with children and adolescents.
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 23, 409-416.
This article focuses on the ethical tension between confidentiality and the duty to disclose in research with children, which is a key issue to consider when developing ethical questions.
Stokes, T. (2020). Using participatory methods with young children; Reflections on emergent “Ethically Important Moments” in school-based research.
Irish Educational Studies, 39(3), 375–387.
This article provides a practical exploration of ethical dilemmas that arise in real-time during participatory research with young children. The concept of “ethically important moments” is highly relevant for the assignment’s focus on developing and applying ethical questions to research studies. It also emphasizes the importance of reflexivity in dealing with unexpected ethical challenges, which is a critical skill to understand and apply when conducting or evaluating research with children. Since participatory research methods are increasingly common, this article offers valuable insights that can apply broadly to various research contexts involving children.
US Department of Health and Human Services. (2024).
The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research dated April 18, 1979. US Department of Health and Human Services.
The Belmont Report is a seminal document in research ethics, outlining core principles such as respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. It provides a foundational understanding of ethical principles directly applicable to research involving children.
Optional Resources
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Ethical Review and Reflexivity in Research of Children’s Sexuality
Flanagan, P. (2012). Ethical review and reflexivity in research of children’s sexuality.
Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 12(5), 535–544.
While this article provides valuable insights into ethical considerations in a specific context—children’s sexuality research—it is more specialized and may not apply broadly to all research involving children.
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Revisiting Ethics in Ethnographic Research with Children
Tulebaeva, B. (2014). Revisiting ethics in ethnographic research with children.
Oriental Anthropologists, 14(2), 203–216.
This article critiques the differentiation of ethical standards based on age, suggesting that ethical principles should be consistent for both children and adults. While thought-provoking, its focus is more on critiquing existing frameworks rather than providing direct guidance for the assignment’s objectives.
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Why Do Parents Grant or Deny Consent for Adolescent Participation in Sexuality Research?
Moilanen, K. L. (2016). Why do parents grant or deny consent for adolescent participation in sexuality research?
Journal of Youth and Adolescence: A Multidisciplinary Research Publication, 45(5), 1020–1036.
This article explores parental decision-making regarding consent in the context of adolescent sexuality research. Its focus on parental perspectives and consent is important but may be too narrow for the broader scope of the assignment.
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Justifying pediatric research not expected to benefit child subjects
Spriggs M. (2012). Justifying pediatric research not expected to benefit child subjects.
The American Journal of Bioethics, 12(1), 42–44.
This article discusses the ethical justification for pediatric research that may not directly benefit the child participants. While relevant, its focus is quite specific and might be more applicable for examining research ethics in medical or clinical contexts.
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, B., MD. (1978).
The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research.
This version of the Belmont Report is the scanned document files for those who want to review the governmental report files.
