Fields, Diana orcid.org/0000-0003-1933-031X and Asbury, Kathryn orcid.org/0000-0003-0011-457X (2023) Do Children Think it is Important to Predict Learning and Behaviour Problems, and Do They Think Genetic Screening Has a Role to Play in This? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. pp. 2368-2385. ISSN 0162-3257
Abstract
This study explores how capable young children are of thinking about a potential future that uses DNA screening to assess an individual's likelihood of experiencing learning or behaviour difficulties. Puppets and a scenario-based approach were used to ask children aged 4-10 (n = 165) whether they thought DNA screening might be helpful or harmful. A content analysis derived six categories: (1) 'Worried about being - and being seen as - different'; (2) 'Beliefs about the origins of learning and behaviour'; (3) 'Testing is harmful'; (4) 'Testing could help'; (5) 'How soon is too soon for testing?'; and (6) 'What's the point?'. Findings indicate young children, as key stakeholders, can make useful contributions to public debate in this important and controversial area.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © The Author(s) 2023 |
Keywords: | Humans,Child,Genetic Testing/methods,Male,Female,Child, Preschool,Problem Behavior/psychology,Learning,Learning Disabilities/diagnosis,Thinking |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Education (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 15 Oct 2024 08:10 |
Last Modified: | 20 Dec 2024 00:23 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05966-z |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10803-023-05966-z |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:218424 |