How to interview children

Today the BPS Research Digest reviews how to interview children 

Children are often called on to give evidence in court and it’s crucial that we identify the most appropriate ways of questioning them. According to new research by Jehanne Almerigogna and colleagues, whether or not the interviewer is smiling and fidgeting can have a profound impact on children’s answers. Link to article

Source: BPS Research Digest

ALMERIGOGNA, J., OST, J., AKEHURST, L., FLUCK, M. (2008). How interviewers’ nonverbal behaviors can affect children’s perceptions and suggestibility. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 100(1), 17-39. DOI: 10.1016/j.jecp.2008.01.006