Assess the use of primary and secondary data to investigate children’s social and emotional development in developmental psychology. Flashcards
You must refer to research evidence within your answer.
Primary research is gathered first hands by the researchers using methods such as observations.
Ainsworth’s strange situation procedure gathers primary data resulting in better understanding of emotional attachment types, which would not be possible through secondary research.
Secondary research is using data produced for other purposes, such as medical records.
Van iJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) conducted a meta-analysis of attachment research, so secondary data is useful for comparing studies of emotional development cross-culturally.
Studying children directly may require researchers to expose them to experimental conditions.
Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961) exposed children to aggressive role models to study social development, so gathering primary data may have emotionally harmed the children.
Consent for primary research with children is obtained from their parents.
Watson and Rayner (1920) had informed consent from Little Albert’s mother to study his emotional reactions, whereas using secondary data does not require consent as it was gained at the time of research.
how is primary research gathered?
first hands by the researcher using methods such as observations
Ainsworths strange situation procedure gathered primary data. what did it result in?
better understanding of emotional attachment types, which would not be possible through secondary research
secondary research
using data produced for other purposes, such as medical records
Van iJzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988)
conducted a meta-analysis of attachment research, so secondary data is useful for comparing studies of emotional development cross-culturally.
what may studying children directly require?
researchers to expose them to experimental conditions
Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961)
exposed children to aggressive role models to study social development, so gathering primary data may have emotionally harmed the children.
how was consent for primary research with children obtained?
from their parents
Watson and Rayner (1920)
had informed consent from Little Albert’s mother to study his emotional reactions, whereas seconday data does not require consent as it was gained at the time or research.
