Remote Research Methods: Considerations for Work With Children

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Abstract

The growing shift to online research provides numerous potential opportunities, including greater sample diversity and more efficient data collection. While online methods and recruitment platforms have gained popularity in research with adults, there is relatively little guidance on best practices for how to conduct remote research with children. The current review discusses how to conduct remote behavioral research with children and adolescents using moderated (i.e., real-time interactions between the experimenter and child) and unmoderated (i.e., independent completion of study without experimenter interaction) methods. We examine considerations regarding sample diversity and provide recommendations on implementing remote research with children, including discussions about remote software, study design, and data quality. These recommendations can promote the use of remote research amongst developmental psychologists by contributing to our knowledge of effective online research practices and helping to build standardized guidelines when working with children.

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Shields, M. M., McGinnis, M. N., & Selmeczy, D. (2021, October 28). Remote Research Methods: Considerations for Work With Children. Frontiers in Psychology. Frontiers Media S.A. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.703706

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