UX Research with Minors: Consent vs. Assent

👤 Kate Kaplan
📅 2026-02-13

When conducting UX research with minors, you must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian and assent from the minor participant. Full Product UX article at Nielsen Norman Group »

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