Hold the phone! Culturally credible research 'with' young people

This paper reflects on the author's experiences of using 'mobile phone methods' when researching 'with' young people, over the course of a year (Oct 2013-2014). The research aimed to gain insight into the alcohol consumption practices and experiences of 40 young people, aged...

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Published inChildren's geographies Vol. 14; no. 2; pp. 232 - 238
Main Author Wilkinson, Samantha
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 03.03.2016
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Alcohol use
Cellular telephones
Information technology
Research methodology
Text messaging
Young adults
Manchester England
United Kingdom > UK
England
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Summary:This paper reflects on the author's experiences of using 'mobile phone methods' when researching 'with' young people, over the course of a year (Oct 2013-2014). The research aimed to gain insight into the alcohol consumption practices and experiences of 40 young people, aged 15-24, living in the suburban case study locations of Chorlton and Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK. By presenting mobile phone interviews and text messaging as methods participants could 'opt into', alongside other long-standing and innovative methods, the methodology became inclusive; young people with a range of differing skills, both academic and non-academic, were able to engage in the research process in different ways.
ISSN:1473-3285
1473-3277
DOI:10.1080/17597269.2015.1134761