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Uncovering marginalised knowledges: Undertaking research with hard-to-reach young people

Jen Couch, Ben Durant and Jennifer Hill

National School of Arts, Faculty of Education and Arts, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Abstract

Although there is increased acknowledgement that research with marginalised young people is important, there has been little written about relevant methodology. This article explores issues in conducting research with highly marginalised young people using three case studies from Australia to illustrate the challenges of research methods used.

Keywords: marginalisation, youth, methods, methodology