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If you're thinking of researching a topic affecting children and young people's lives, we recommend careful planning and involving them in the earliest stages possible. Even with the best intentions, adult perspectives are likely to be reflected in your results more than young people's.
When choosing the methods for your research, think carefully about what is appropriate for the age range. Using online surveys may be useful, but getting the right tone can be a challenge. Involving children and young people in the design process means the questions and methods are more likely to be meaningful for them.
It's also great to remember that young people are well able to carry out their own research when supported in the process. Successful research becomes a partnership between adults and children. And adults are frequently impressed by the creative input of young people.
The Our Voices website is designed not only for children and young people but also for adults such as teachers and health care professionals, as well as academic researchers and policy makers. The site shares tips, lots of how-to's of research, and success stories of inspiring and productive partnerships.
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