Rethinking participation: Exploring children’s power relations and emotions in Child Protection Services

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Conceptual analysis reveals emotions and sociocultural factors shape children's participation in CPS, suggesting new approaches.

Children's participation in child protection services is influenced by power relations and emotions, impacting their engagement.
The study highlights bicultural identities and family obligations, emphasizing their role in children's decisions within CPS.
Qualitative insights from Pakistani-Norwegian children reveal how feelings like guilt shape their willingness to participate.
A relational approach is needed to adapt child protection practices to better support children's dynamic and culturally sensitive experiences.

Samita Wilson (2025) studied this question.

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