Conducting research with children is particularly complex, as children are considered a vulnerable population. Children are considered “vulnerable” because of their lack of competence to give consent.
Questions
- What are some of the most important factors or guidelines to consider when dealing with children as research subjects?
- Very young consumers’ vulnerability usually results from the literacy issue: Very young children are unable to read and write. What are some alternatives that researchers may use to communicate the purpose of their work?
- What is the role of the researchers, parents and educators in protecting the children’s rights when collecting primary data by observation?