Whose research is it anyway? Tensions and difficulties in research that tries to include the ‘hard to research’

Preece, D. (2014) Whose research is it anyway? Tensions and difficulties in research that tries to include the ‘hard to research’. Invited Keynote presented to: 2nd Annual Inter-University Symposium: Inclusive Research and Education – Opportunities and Challenges. The University of Northampton & Trinity College Dublin, The University of Northampton, 25 June 2014. (Unpublished)

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Keynote)
Abstract:	In this paper I consider some of the tensions and problems that can arise, and that need to be addressed, in attempting to undertake research with hard to reach groups of ‘subjects’. In terms of my research this specifically relates to studies undertaken families that include children on the autism spectrum (including the children on the spectrum themselves) as well as children with multiple disabilities and visual impairment (MDVI). I begin by summarising my work experience and how this has shaped my research interests before moving on to discuss studies I have undertaken with the ‘hard to research’. I outline the research studies and the process of the studies before moving on to look at the issues arising. Finally I identify seven key factors regarding this type of research.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	inclusive research, research methods, methodology, autism, MDVI, research with families, research with children
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H62 Study and teaching. Research R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1028 Educational research
Creators:	Preece, David
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:	25 June 2014
Date Type:	Presentation
Event Title:	2nd Annual Inter-University Symposium: Inclusive Research and Education – Opportunities and Challenges. The University of Northampton & Trinity College Dublin
Event Dates:	25 June 2014
Event Location:	The University of Northampton
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6670

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