How to manage re-traumatization in participatory research with trauma-affected young people / Claire Soares.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Soares, Claire, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychic trauma--Research--Methodology.

Psychic trauma.

Participant observation--Moral and ethical aspects.

Participant observation.

Post-traumatic stress disorder--Prevention.

Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

Research on trauma-related topics carries the possibility that participants may experience distress or re-traumatization during research engagements. This guide explores how researchers can adopt a trauma-informed approach when conducting participatory research on sensitive topics with children and young people. Drawing primarily on research related to child sexual abuse, it explores differing perspectives on what the potential for re-traumatization means for young people’s participation. In doing so, it examines the ethical complexities of balancing protection from harm with meaningful engagement, recognizing that participation can itself be experienced as protective and supportive of recovery. The guide outlines practical and ethical strategies for anticipating and responding to distress, including the provision of appropriate support structures and clear, transparent communication with young people and relevant gatekeepers. It supports researchers to apply trauma-informed principles in ways that promote ethical reflexivity, informed decision-making, and the creation of research environments that prioritize safety while respecting young people’s rights to participation.

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ISBN:

9781036253233

OCLC:

1594889472

Publisher Number:

T303053