Investigating the digital media engagements of very young children in the homes : Reflecting on methodology and ethics
(2021) In Communications: the European Journal of Communication Research 46(3). p.332-351- Abstract
- In the media and communications field, research investigating the digital media engagements of very young children at home has largely been restricted to survey methods relying on parental self-reports. Recognizing that qualitative approaches can provide insights in families’ practices, values, and attitudes, we argue for the fruitfulness of an ethnographic perspective, drawing on three cases from the project “A Day in the Digital Lives of children 0–3;” two in Sweden and one in England. Using the concept of methodological responsibility, we argue that methodology and ethics are intrinsically entwined. We offer reflections on dilemmas and challenges involved in our participatory work with children under three and their families, bringing... (More)
- In the media and communications field, research investigating the digital media engagements of very young children at home has largely been restricted to survey methods relying on parental self-reports. Recognizing that qualitative approaches can provide insights in families’ practices, values, and attitudes, we argue for the fruitfulness of an ethnographic perspective, drawing on three cases from the project “A Day in the Digital Lives of children 0–3;” two in Sweden and one in England. Using the concept of methodological responsibility, we argue that methodology and ethics are intrinsically entwined. We offer reflections on dilemmas and challenges involved in our participatory work with children under three and their families, bringing attention to such issues as ensuring initial and ongoing consent, using a video camera in the home and data sharing and dissemination. Building trust in such sensitive work is a complex process but the rewards are considerable. (Less)
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- Sandberg, Helena LU and Gillen, Julia
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- publishing date
- 2021
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- Contribution to journal
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- published
- subject
- keywords
- 0–3 years, ethics, digital media, methodology, video, young children
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- Communications: the European Journal of Communication Research
- volume
- 46
- issue
- 3
- pages
- 20 pages
- publisher
- Mouton de Gruyter
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- scopus:85110260183
- ISSN
- 0341-2059
- DOI
- 10.1515/commun-2021-0046
- language
- English
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- yes
- additional info
- Special issue Children and Media: Emerging Issues, planned for publication in August-September 2021 Guest editors: Brian O’Neill & Veronika Kalmus
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