1. In the context of the arguments put forward in the book, what does ‘competence’ mean in terms of research participation?
- Being an older child or being an adult – very young children do not make competent research participants as they are too immature
- Having good communication skills
- It’s a complex issue because young children (and sometimes adults) are competent and vulnerable. Researchers should think carefully about strategies which are inclusive
- Asking educators if a child is competent enough to take part in research as they know the child best