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Papers by Nicola Madge

Doctoral thesis, Institute of Education, University of London., 1980

Batsford Academic and Educational eBooks, 1982

Cardiology in the Young, 2006

The purpose of the study was to develop a questionnaire measuring health-related R1 quality of li... more The purpose of the study was to develop a questionnaire measuring health-related R1 quality of life for children and adolescents with congenital heart disease, the ConQol, that would have both clinical and research applications. We describe here the process of construction of a questionnaire, the piloting and the development of a weighted scoring system, and data on the psychometric performance of the measure in a sample of 640 children and young people recruited via 6 regional centres for paediatric cardiology from across the United Kingdom. The ConQol has two versions, one designed for children aged from 8 to 11 years, and the other for young people aged from 12 to 16 years. Initial findings suggest that it is a valid and reliable instrument, is acceptable to respondents, and is simple to administer in both a research and clinical context.

Environment and Behavior, 1998

Children growing up in the inner city are at risk for a range of negative developmental outcomes.... more Children growing up in the inner city are at risk for a range of negative developmental outcomes. Do barren, inner-city neighborhood spaces compromise the everyday activities and experiences necessary for healthy development? Sixty-four urban public housing outdoor spaces (27 low vegetation, 37 high vegetation) were observed on four separate occasions. Overall, inner-city children's everyday activities and access to adults appeared remarkably healthy; of the 262 children observed, most (73%) were involved in some type of play, and most groups of children (87%) were supervised to some degree. In relatively barren spaces, however, the picture was considerably less optimistic: Levels of play and access to adults were approximately half as much as those found in spaces with more trees and grass, and the incidence of creative play was significantly lower in barren spaces than in relatively green spaces.

Routledge eBooks, Mar 26, 2014

Globalisation has led to increasing cultural and religious diversity in cities around the world. ... more Globalisation has led to increasing cultural and religious diversity in cities around the world. What are the implications for young people growing up in these settings? How do they develop their religious identities, and what roles do families, friends and peers, teachers, religious leaders and wider cultural influences play in the process? Furthermore, how do members of similar and different cultural and faith backgrounds get on together, and what can young people tell us about reducing conflict and promoting social solidarity amid diversity? Youth On Religion outlines the findings from a unique large-scale project investigating the meaning of religion to young people in three multi-faith locations. Drawing on survey data from over 10,000 young people with a range of faith positions, as well as a series of fascinating interviews, discussion groups and diary reports involving 160 adolescents, this book examines myriad aspects of their daily lives. It provides the most comprehensive account yet of the role of religion for young people growing up in contemporary, multicultural urban contexts. Youth On Religion is a rigorous and engaging account of developing religiosity in a changing society. It presents young people’s own perspectives on their attitudes and experiences and how they negotiate their identities. The book will be an instructive and valuable resource for psychologists, sociologists, criminologists, educationalists and anthropologists, as well as youth workers, social workers and anyone working with young people today. It will also provide essential understanding for policy makers tackling issues of multiculturalism in advanced societies.

from other units and sections around the Department who have given us an insight into many aspect... more from other units and sections around the Department who have given us an insight into many aspects of Defra. Collecting relevant information requires creativity and patience, and we would like to thank Tricia Murphy, Information Officer at the National Children's Bureau, for providing invaluable help and having these necessary skills. This report is about involving young people and, finally, we would like to thank Zahrah and Hulya who, as young people themselves, told us what they thought about some of our ideas for future Defra developments. Their comments and suggestions certainly helped to keep us on track! We do hope we have done justice to all the material reviewed for this report and that a suitable balance has been maintained. The responsibility for the outcome is ours alone.

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Children & Society, 2001

Book reviews in this article. The welfare of Europe's children: are EU member states convergi... more Book reviews in this article. The welfare of Europe's children: are EU member states converging?Nicola Madge

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