UNCRC Guidelines Flashcards
Why is consent an issue with children?
Children are vulnerable so consent for them to partake in psychological research is imperative
Why is right to withdraw an issue with children?
Parents’ right to withdraw their child
Why is confidentiality an issue with children?
A child has the right to remain anonymous
Why is competence an issue with children?
This must be demonstrated by researchers at all times. Particularly. if there is socially sensitive research.
What are the 4 underlying principles of the UNCRC?
- Participation
- Protection
- Provision
- Privacy
What does participation refer to?
The child should be involved in decisions made about them
What does protection refer to?
Of rights, and also from harm; physical or psychological
What does privacy refer to?
Referring to anonymity and confidentiality at all times
What does provision refer to?
Providing children with all they need, including services
Why can protection and participation oppose each other?
Children must be able to fully participate in the research they take part in but also must be protected which can limit participation
How can the guidelines be seen as vague and ambiguous?
Article 12 states that the level of child’s maturity must be appropriate for the decisions they participate in but this can be interpreted differently
What does article 2 refer to?
participation
A focus on non discrimination and the idea that all the other articles apply to children regardless of race, religion or abilities. No child should be treated unfairly.
How does Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg (1988) follow article 2?
They carried out a meta analysis and considered data from a range of different cultures demonstration non discrimination in terms of participation.
What does article 13 refer to?
participation
Suggests that children are entitled to freedom of expression and this included sharing information in any way they choose.
How did Ainsworth abide by article 13?
Ainsworth didn’t expect children to give data, they had the freedom to behave how they wanted while she observed it
What does article 5 refer to?
protection
It focuses on parental guidance and stresses that the convention does not take responsibility for children away from parents.
How did Curtiss (1977) abide by article 5?
They took care of Genie and helped her develop normally after she suffered from extreme privation. Genie’s mother became her legal guardian again demonstrating her ability to provide protection
What does article 36 refer to?
protection
That children should be protected from any activity that takes advantage of them or could harm their welfare and development
How didn’t Curtiss (1977) abide by article 36?
It could be argued that the researchers took advantage of Genie and put their research interests before the wellbeing go Genie by putting her through extensive testing
What does article 23 refer to?
provision
It proposes that children with any kind of disability has the right to be provided with special care and support so they can live full and independent lives
How did Lovaas (1987) abide by article 23?
Compared 19 children who had 40 hours of ABA a week for 2 years with children who didn’t. It found those with ABA needed minimal support demonstrating they tried to improve their wellbeing
What does article 29 refer to? (provision)
It focuses on goals of education and states that children’s education should encourage development of talent and abilities
How did Li et al (2013) comply with article 29?
Investigated timing and quality of daycare with the aim of providing children with the best education possible
What does article 16 refer to?
privacy
That children have the right to privacy. This includes in their way of life, good name and their families and homes.
How does research in child comply with article 16?
Pseudonyms often given e.g Genie or Czech twins
