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Conducting Large-Scale Surveys in Secondary Schools: The Case of the Youth On Religion (YOR) Project.

Authors :
Madge, Nicola
Hemming, Peter J.
Goodman, Anthony
Goodman, Sue
Kingston, Sarah
Stenson, Kevin
Webster, Colin
Source :
Children & Society; Nov2012, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p417-429, 13p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

There are few published articles on conducting large-scale surveys in secondary schools, and this paper seeks to fill this gap. Drawing on the experiences of the Youth On Religion project, it discusses the politics of gaining access to these schools and the considerations leading to the adoption and administration of an online survey. It is concluded that successful research in schools has to be planned carefully in collaboration with key members of staff, and justified as an educational activity. Providing speedy feedback was helpful to ensure schools benefited from the research and to keep them engaged with the project. © 2011 The Author(s). Children & Society © 2011 National Children's Bureau and Blackwell Publishing Limited [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09510605
Volume :
26
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Children & Society
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82092682
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1099-0860.2011.00364.x