Exploring the use of emoji as a visual research method for eliciting young children's voices in childhood research. Issue 3 (4th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fane, Jennifer; MacDougall, Colin; Jovanovic, Jessie; Redmond, Gerry; Gibbs, Lisa
• Is Part Of: Early child development and care. Volume 188:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 359
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2018-03-04
• Subjects: Emoji -- visual methods -- visual sociology -- child voice -- well-being; Child development -- Periodicals; Children -- Services for -- Periodicals; 155.405
• DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2016.1219730
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-4430

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Recognition of the need to move from research on children to research with children has prompted significant theoretical and methodological debate as to how young children can be positioned as active participants in the research process. Visual research methods such as drawing, photography, and videography have received substantive attention in child-centred research paradigms. However, despite their increasing ubiquity in young children's lifeworlds, technology or media-based visual materials have received little interest. This article reports on a study which used emoji as a visual research method for eliciting young children's (aged three to five years) understandings and experiences of well-being. Findings elucidate the capacity of emoji as a visual research method for eliciting children's voices, and considerations for its use in child research.