Researching Young People's Lives
- Sue Heath - University of Southampton, UK
- Rachel Brooks - University of Oxford, UK
- Elizabeth Cleaver - University of the West of England, UK
- Eleanor Ireland - National Centre for Social Research
The book is split into two sections. In the first half of the book, the authors consider the broad methodological and contextual concerns of relevance to the design and conduct of youth research, including ethical issues, the importance of context, and the rise of participatory approaches to youth research. The second part of the book focuses on the use of specific research methods in the conduct of youth research, ranging from surveys and secondary analysis through to interviewing, ethnography, visual methods, and the use of the internet in youth research. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on research in practice, and examples are drawn from recent youth research projects from a wide range of disciplines and substantive areas, and from a range of both UK and non-UK contexts.
This is an ideal introduction to the field for novice researchers, in particular students studying and researching in the broad area of youth studies. It will also appeal to practitioners engaged in evaluation of service provision to young people, and to established youth researchers who might wish to explore the potential of using a different set of methods to those with which they are already familiar.
The book is accessible, showcases a good range of methods and engages with a number of contemporary methodological debates and developments
British Journal of Sociology of Education
The chapters included in the book are thoughtful and engaging, employing accessible language, useful (and not overbearing) suggestions for further reading, and well-selected examples from previously published works which are woven throughout the text to illustrate the discussion
Children's Geographies
[Researching Young People's Lives] has integrity and remains accessible to those without extensive experience of research in this field. It is a text that strikes a good balance between context and methods. As it is authored rather than edited, the book has a noticeable narrative spine which follows through each chapter. Few books of this kind, of high academic rigour and aimed at an academic audience, manage to integrate accounts of research in practice which give a personal and meaningful overview of methods. This book therefore makes a strong contribution to theb field; written in anaccessible and open style with much to offer to those with an interest in the study of young people’s lives
International Journal of SocialResearch Methodology
I enjoyed this book and will include it in the reading for our development fieldwork module which requires a more practically-oriented book with good examples.
This is a very useful book which some of our students will find useful when completing homework which requires research with young people. It will not be required for all students to read but is a useful resource for those wishing to pursue work in this field.
This is an accessible, rigorous and balanced text which explores research with children and young people with passion. A core text for students and professionals alike.
Will be very useful for our Youth Studies students. Clear account of research with young people.
Useful addition to range of research courses in my dept Childhood studies, Youth and community work and education Studies
Excellent text. Very suitable for this particular unit.
An excellent text which will be of immense benefit to early career researchers.
A well structured book useful for students conducting research in this are
