Giving voice to children

considerations on qualitative interviews in pediatrics

Authors

  • Raquel Candido Ylamas Vasques Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem ; São PauloSP, Centro Universitário São Camilo, Brasil
  • Ana Márcia Chiaradia Mendes-Castillo São PauloSP, USP, EE , Núcleo Interdisciplinar de Pesquisa em Perdas e Luto, Brasil
  • Regina Szylit Bousso São PauloSP, USP, EE , NIPPEL, Brasil
  • Camila Amaral Borghi São PauloSP, USP, EE , NIPPEL, Brasil
  • Patrícia Stella Sampaio NIPPEL; São PauloSP, Universidade Paulista, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/1415-2762.20140075

Keywords:

Qualitative Research, Child, Methodology, Child Health

Abstract

When considering the child as a research subject and attempting to understand their perspective on specific experiences, one must take into account the need to follow meticulous steps to ensure children's autonomy, as well as respect their stage of development and their ability to comprehend. In this light, the present study aims to make considerations on methodological issues that arise when conducting qualitative interviews with children, based on theoretical research available in current literature. This study employed a bibliographic search for the most relevant questions used when conducting a qualitative interview with children. Three main aspects are discussed: cognitive development, strategies used to approach the children, and ethical criteria for the inclusion and participation of children, with emphasis on consent and confidentiality.

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Published

2014-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2014)

Section

Reflection

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Giving voice to children: considerations on qualitative interviews in pediatrics. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2014 Dec. 1 [cited 2026 Feb. 5];18(4). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50116

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