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Child-led research in the context of Australian social welfare practice.

Authors :
Michail, Samia
Kellett, Mary
Source :
Child & Family Social Work; Nov2015, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p387-395, 9p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

This paper details the first child‐led research programme to be implemented in Australia in which children design and lead their own research about issues they identify. The programme was specifically adapted for children who were service users of a nongovernment organization that provides social welfare and support services to vulnerable children and their families, living in communities of the disadvantaged. The practitioner – researchers faced the expected challenges of power in child–adult relations pertinent to the status of children in a genuinely child‐led research endeavour. However, the paper details the additional challenges and responses required when conducting research in a practice environment and the successful adaptations that were used to meet these challenges. The positive findings of an independently commissioned programme evaluation raise important questions about the place and purpose of child‐led research within the field of children's social welfare practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13567500
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Child & Family Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110281970
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12087