Playful Research Ethics Framework
Underpinning all of our research projects, is our Playful Research Ethics Framework (PREF)
All of our projects with children are underpinned by our Playful Research Ethics Framework. This is to reflect children's preferences, choices, agency and the importance of a playful and creative approach within the research process. The PREF is being written up for publication. In the meantime, you can download infographic from the Discovery website.
Underpinning ethical principles
- Anonymity
- Informed assent
- Accurate reporting
- Voluntary participation
- Welfare of the participant
- Appropriate interpretation of data
- Confidentiality
- Ongoing assent
- Data protection
- Clear outset
- Privacy
Discussions prior to research
- Familiar environment
- Continuing with current practices
- Who might need support
Initial ethics session with children
- Aims of research
- Playful and developmentally appropriate
- Confidentiality
- Drama
- Interactive and space for questions
- Use of data
- Verbal and physical assent
- Relationship building
Consideration of ongoing assent throughout the study
- Visual cues
- Verbal and non-verbal responses
- Body language
- Invitations
- Questions
After completion of study
- Agreement on what to disseminate
- Child friendly language
- Research footprint