Centre for Research on Children and Families - Qualitative Research Seminar Series

Spring semester 2013

Getting research done - talking about qualitative research methods and methodologies in the field of children and families.

This new research seminar series takes children and families as the research focus and explores innovative research approaches taking place in this field. Speakers will be researchers from social sciences such as social work and psychology, experienced in child and family research. In each seminar they will explain their research techniques and strategies and encourage those joining the sessions to critically explore the benefits, challenges and practicalities involved in distinct approaches to studying children and families. The seminar series aims to be inclusive valuing interdisciplinary dialogues, welcoming colleagues and students alike.

Spring semester seminars

Weds 13 Feb - 1-2pm
TPSC 1.5
Professor David Howe – ‘Empathy’

Weds 20 Feb – 1-2pm
TPSC 1.5
Peter Jordan – ‘Ethics working with children and young people’

Weds 27 Feb – 1-2pm
Arts 2.03 Alexia Zinonos - ‘Insider or out: reflections of researcher identity during interviews with migrants’

Weds 6 March – 1-2pm
TPSC 1.3
Kamena Henshaw – ‘Exploring everyday family life: food and eating in the family home’