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How to Conduct Ethical Research with Young Children

2026-03-20 09:23
A new paper titled “How to Conduct Ethical Research with Young Children: Insights from a Reflexive Collaborative Autoethnography” has been published, contributing important insights to the field of early childhood education research.

The study examines the ethical complexities of conducting research with young children and offers practical and reflective guidance for researchers working in this area. Using a reflexive collaborative autoethnographic approach, the authors highlight the importance of sensitivity, positionality, and ethical responsibility in engaging with young participants.

The paper is authored by Laura Ibrayeva, Manat Sergazina, Anara Burambayeva, Aiida Kulsary, and Professor Daniel Hernández-Torrano from Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Education.

This publication advances ongoing discussions on ethical research practices and provides a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners in early childhood education.

📎 Read the full paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590260126000032