Research Briefing
Impact of COVID-19 on children of colour in Scotland
This qualitative project investigated the social and cultural impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black, Asian and other racialised minority ethnic children in Scotland (hereafter ‘children of colour’).
Background of the project
The project investigated how children of colour are experiencing the pandemic, and what they want public services to do in order to actually help them and their communities. The project was designed in collaboration with grassroots anti-racist activists, researchers and educators in Scotland (see ‘Research Team’).
This research was funded by the Scottish Funding Council: Research Funding to Mitigate the Effects of COVID 19 on the Research Base
Research Methods
To adhere to lockdown rules and to ensure the safety of participants, the research was conducted online/at a distance using a range of methods. Different methods were used to maximise the flexibility of participation. Such methods included:
- Zoom interviews
- Writing or drawing
- Voice recordings
Many children had support from adults to take part, while others took part on their own.
Participants
35 children of colour living in Scotland, aged between 9 months – 15 years of age, with the average age being 9 years old.
Research Team
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Principal Investigator Dr Caralyn Blaisdell, Queen Margaret University |
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Research Assistant Fatmata K Daramy, Queen Margaret University |
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Consultant Pavithra Sarma |
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Community Advisors
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Tamzin McDonald |
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Benitha Iradukunda |
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Child Advisory Team
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Ashaanka Sarma |
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Jamal Imran |
