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Our Approach

Online Forums

Our online forums are designed specifically for children, young people and families.
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Introduction

Inclusive online forums to engage diverse voices for real insights.

We have managed hundreds of fully accessible short-term and long-term forums covering those who are from low income backgrounds, ethnic minority backgrounds, those with physical and mental disability and long-term conditions.

Our online forums are a great way to:

  • Capture real life behaviour and in the moment reactions in home or on location
  • Get feedback on concepts, communications and test new products
  • Get considered thoughts and feelings during decision making periods
  • Co create new ideas with children, young people and families
  • Use as a pre-task to interviews to capture factual or more detailed information from respondents

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How we do it

Putting youth and families at the heart of our research.

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Enhanced recruitment materials and specialists

Using enhanced recruitment materials and specialist recruiters we gather the perspectives of a diverse range of the target market, not just the more confident over-represented demographics and personalities.

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Listening and learning from the stories

There is a story to gather from the places where children spend their time. By experiencing these places ourselves as researchers we can get a rich understanding of children and family life.

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A tailored approach to reduce bias

We use approaches that are designed to reduce bias and give all types of kids and parents a voice.

Our Approach

Our Approachto Research

Using a deep-rooted knowledge of kids and families lives we develop research approaches to reveal the most illuminating insights from a multitude of perspectives.

Kids, teens and parents are a diverse and fascinating group, but the stereotypes and myths are rife.

We take an all-embracing approach to understanding kids and families lives. Our aim is to produce a truer picture that is more reflective of their real lives so that richer content, products and services can be created.

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About Platypus

We are Child, Youth and Family Research Experts who are passionate about making a difference. Created in 2005, we are a highly experienced team with a combined knowledge of social, psychological and commercial worlds.

We provide inclusive qualitative and quantitative research approaches.

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