Ethical implications of child observation
Abstract
In this chapter we discuss the ethical implication of conducting observations and outline some of the issues you should consider before you request access to a child and/or setting. We first provide an overview of ethics in social sciences and research and then discuss the requirements to gain informed consent from both adults and the child to be observed. We address some of the dilemmas experienced by observers and conclude with the fundamental principles of safeguarding children&s;s well-being.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
and Mental Health
Children's Rights and Participation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Child Observation for Learning and Research
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Pages
- 45–54
- Publication date
- 16 July 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter