Can we make a difference here?: A discourse analysis of professionals talking about children who are exploited through County Lines in the UK.

Pritchard, Jessica 2024. Can we make a difference here?: A discourse analysis of professionals talking about children who are exploited through County Lines in the UK. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis will be presented in three sections. It includes a major literature review, an empirical report, and a major research reflective account. Part One: Major literature review Part one of this thesis provides a detailed literature review of the exploitation of children through County Lines. This section begins with an overview of the historical and legislative context, the key descriptions and definitions, and the different theoretical perspectives surronding child exploitation. The critical review of the literature is then presented, along with details of the literature search. The role of the Educational Psychologist (EP) is then considered in relation to child exploitation to understand this topic through the lens of educational psychology. This section then concludes with a summary of the research rationale and research questions. Part Two: Empirical Report Part two of this thesis presents an empirical study about how professionals talk about children who are exploited through County Lines. The empirical report begins with a summary of the relevant literature and a comprehensive outline of the discursive psychology methodology and research procedure. The findings of the study are then presented and discussed in detail. The empirical report then concludes with a summary of the strengths and limitations of the study, possible implications, and areas for future research. Part Three: Major Research Reflective Account Part three of the thesis provides a critical appraisal of the research process. The first section of the reflective account outlines the researcher’s motivations for the study and then critically reflects on the key methodological decisions. The second section of the reflective account considers the contribution this study has made to the broader knowledge base of child exploitation and then outlines the plans for disseminating the findings of this study

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	31 July 2024
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2024 12:50
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/171059

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