ABSTRACT

The aim of this article is to provide researchers a detailed framework for conducting high-quality research with young children 3–6 years of age. We argue that young children’s insider perspectives, perceptions and experiences are underrepresented in research owing to methodological challenges. In this article, we present a narrative and play-based approach to eliciting the perspectives of young children, 3–6 years of age, through a developmentally sensitive and child-centred approach to interviewing. We will present a practical step-by-step guide to conducting narrative and play-based interviews with young children. Throughout the article, we will provide practical examples and insights from young children. We will discuss the theory and guiding principles of child-centredness and the child’s perspective that underpin the method. Last, we will consider the advantages and limitations of the method.

摘要

本文的目的是为研究人员提供一个详细的框架，以便对 3-6 岁的幼儿进行高质量的研究。我们认为，由于方法上的挑战，幼儿的内部观点、看法和经历在研究中代表性不足。在本文中，我们提出了一种基于叙事和游戏的方法，通过对发展敏感且以儿童为中心的访谈方法来激发 3-6 岁幼儿的观点。我们将提供实用的分步指南，用于对幼儿进行叙事和基于游戏的访谈。在整篇文章中，我们将提供来自幼儿的实际例子和见解。我们将讨论以儿童为中心的理论和指导原则以及支撑该方法的儿童视角。最后的，