Consent for research on violence against children: dilemmas and contradictions.

Martins, P. C.; Sani, Ana Isabel

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Martins, P. C.

Sani, Ana Isabel

Abstract(s)

The increasing visibility of violence involving children has led to a recognition of the need to research its underlying dynamics. As a result, we now have a better understanding of the complexities involved in this kind of research, associated with children’s developmental characteristics and social status, exposure to violence, and compromised parenting of caregivers. This paper discusses the issues raised by parental consent in research on violence against children, specifically the dilemma of children’s rights to participation and protection, and proposes changes in research practice in this domain.

Keywords

Child protection Child participation Children’s competence to consent Parental consent Research on violence against children Research ethics Victimisation studies