ISSN:
1573-7837
Keywords:
ethnography
;
children
;
parent
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Sociology
Notes:
Abstract Several roles for conducting ethnographic research with children have been discussed, but one that has been omitted is the parent-as-researcher. In this paper, we describe some of the methodological advantages and disadvantages of the longitudinal ethnography of preadolescent children we conducted in our community using this methodological approach. We discuss the implications of our role lodging in this complete membership stance and the type of role relations, role identification, and role bifurcation that arose from this combined research/membership approach. We conclude by addressing the ethical issues associated with researching the community of one's own children.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02393247
