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ERIC Number: EJ1484141
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1350-293X
EISSN: EISSN-1752-1807
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Creative Research Methodology in Exploring Young Children's Humor
Eleni Loizou1
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, v33 n5 p760-778 2025
This paper examines the use of qualitative creative methodology in studying young children's humor drawing from the experience of the previous work of the author on humor with young children. The author describes, analyses and reflects on the use and value of each method and tool employed in exploring young children's humor development and the outcomes of children's humor production and appreciation. Grounded in her theoretical framework of the Theory of the Absurd and the Empowerment Theory, both findings in reference to humor, methodological choices and implications are elaborated. Data includes children's humorous productions through drawings, photographs, stories, and cartoons, as well as humor appreciation through photographs, pictures, and comics. The discussion elucidates that even though humor is a creative theme to investigate, the use of creative methods needs to be thoroughly considered to respect children's voices and ethically report outcomes.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Cyprus
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Education-Early Childhood Education Program, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus