Young service users as co-researchers: methodological problems and possibilities

McLaughlin, H

Abstract

This article explores some of the methodological challenges in working with young service users as co-researchers. The issues and concerns are highlighted using the national evaluation of the NSPCC’s Young People’s Centres as the vehicle for the discussion. In particular the article highlights the ethical issues and practical difficulties of this approach, demonstrating how these might be addressed. This article is offered as a contribution to the debate as to how best to involve young service users in research.

Citation

McLaughlin, H. (2005). Young service users as co-researchers: methodological problems and possibilities. Qualitative Social Work, 4(2), 211-228. https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325005052394

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2005
• Deposit Date: Jan 15, 2009
• Journal: Qualitative Social Work
• Print ISSN: 1473-3250
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 211-228
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1473325005052394
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1473325005052394