Associate Professor of Childhood Studies | Birmingham City University | United Kingdom
Dr. Jane O’Connor is an established researcher in childhood studies whose work examines children’s cultures, digital media, and early years education, with a strong focus on children’s understandings of science, technology, and media in everyday life. Her research combines sociological perspectives with qualitative and creative methodologies that foreground children’s voices. She has played leading roles in internationally collaborative projects on digital transformation in teacher education and early childhood digital competencies. Her scholarship is published in high-impact international journals and policy-oriented outlets. Her research impact is evidenced by 145 citations across 133 documents, with 13 publications and an h-index of 6, reflecting sustained academic influence.
Featured Publications
Young Children, Digital Play, and Meaning-Making in Platformed Media Environments
– Journal of Early Childhood Research
Children’s Voices and Agency in Research on Digital Childhoods
– Childhood
Parenting, Risk, and Trust in Children’s Use of Online Video Platforms
– New Media & Society
Researching Children’s Digital Lives: Ethical Challenges and Methodological Innovations
– Qualitative Research in Psychology