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?
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| Title: | 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? |
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| Alternate Title: | Author information. |
| Authors: | Fields, Diana, Asbury, Kathryn |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Jun2024, Vol. 54 Issue 6, p2368-2385. 18p. |
| Subjects: | Play, Debate, Content analysis, Learning, Intellectual disabilities, Genetic testing, Child behavior, Thought & thinking, Children |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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