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British Dental Journal 204, 371 - 374 (2008)
Published online: 12 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.245
Subject Categories: Paediatric dentistry | Scientific publishing
Conducting qualitative interviews with school children in dental research
P. Gill1, K. Stewart2, E. Treasure3 & B. Chadwick4
- Children have traditionally been excluded from personally participating in research, due to a variety of pragmatic and ethical concerns.
- Where children's personal perspectives are sought, proxy information (even from parents) is often inadequate.
- Interviews, even with young children, can produce unique, detailed and trustworthy accounts, which can be used to improve understanding on a variety of issues.
Abstract
This paper explores when and how to conduct qualitative research with children in dentistry, using research interviews as a method of data collection. Methodological guidance is also provided, based on research and a recent dental public health study in which 74 children from Years 2 (6-7-year-olds) and 6 (10-11-year-olds) were interviewed about their understanding of and attitudes to food.
- Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
- Research Fellow, Academic Unit of Primary Care, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2AA
- Dean and Professor of Dental Public Health
- Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Health and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY
Correspondence to: P. Gill1 e-mail: PWGill@glam.ac.uk
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