Table 2. Articles demonstrating research by children.
Citation | Study Aim | Description of Child Participation | Methods |
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Coad & Coad [43] | To explore young people’s views and preferences of thematic design and color in the hospital environment. |
A youth advisory group was formed and they were trained on research processes. The advisory group informed several aspects of the research including study design, piloting, questionnaire development, data collection, and coding of interviews. |
Interviews, focus groups, arts-based |
Ngo et al. [45] | To examine the lived experiences of children with disabilities in an Agent Orange affected region in Vietnam. |
An advisory board that included youth union representatives was created. Youth participated in identifying topics for investigation, developing sample selection, and recruiting and training local investigators. |
Interviews, focus groups |
Moyson & Roeyers [65] | To investigate how siblings of children with intellectual disability define their quality of life as a sibling. |
Child participants determined whether findings matched what is important to them and had an opportunity to revise including deleting anything they did not want included in the research. |
Interviews, drawing, play |
Gibson et al. [44] | To develop a better understanding of the interacting socio- material and personal forces that shape activity participation. |
Child participants who participated in both phases of the two-part study served as an advisor during the research. Interim reports were shared with stakeholders to inform subsequent interpretations. |
Photo elicitations, observation, interviews |
Montreuil et al. [64] | To examine the experiences of children related to conflict and crisis management and the use of restraint and seclusion in a mental health setting. |
An advisory committee of children receiving care were consulted to make key decisions about study questions, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. |
Participant observation, interviews |