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Doing it write: representation and responsibility in writing up participatory research involving young people
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Abstract This article adopts a reflexive stance as the authors look back on their doctoral research projects; the first author exploring young people's relationships with community radio, and the second author studying young people's alcohol consumption practices and experiences, both in the North West of En... view more
This article adopts a reflexive stance as the authors look back on their doctoral research projects; the first author exploring young people's relationships with community radio, and the second author studying young people's alcohol consumption practices and experiences, both in the North West of England, UK. The authors discuss the methods of data collection they employed, which enabled young people the opportunity to participate in meaningful ways. However, drawing on snapshots from their PhD theses, the authors question whether decisions made when writing up related to protecting anonymity, (re)presenting speech characteristics, and editing, independently of participants, potentially undid some of the hard work exerted in creating an equitable space for young people's contributions, resultantly perpetuating the regulation of young people and keeping them "in their place". The authors propose some recommendations for facilitating the inclusion of young people in the writing up of participatory research.... view less
Keywords
adolescent; participation; research; method; qualitative method; communication; alcohol consumption; Great Britain; data collection method
Classification
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 219-227
Journal
Social Inclusion, 5 (2017) 3
Issue topic
Promoting children's participation in research, policy and practice
ISSN
2183-2803
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed