Megan Gollop

Contact details
Biography
Publications
Research Projects
Postgraduate Supervision
Recent Presentations at Professional Meetings
Recent Invited Presentations

Contact Details

Email megan.gollop@otago.ac.nz
Tel 64 3 479 4918

Biography

Megan Gollop has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology (1988) and an MEd (Endorsed in Counselling) (1995) from the University of Otago. She has worked as a researcher for 22 years in both social and developmental research at the University of Otago in the Department of Psychology (1989-1997); the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit (1990-1991); and since 1996, at the Children's Issues Centre (now the Centre for Research on Children and Families).

Megan's research interests include socio-legal research with families and children, parental separation/divorce; relocation; post-separation family issues; supervised contact; family discipline; children's voice and participation; and children and young people's perspectives and participation in research.

Publications

Smith, A. B., Taylor, N. J., & Gollop, M. M. (Eds.). (2010). Escuchemos a los niños. Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica.
Taylor, N.J., Gollop, M., & Henaghan, M. (2010). Relocation following parental separation: The welfare and best interests of children. Research Report. Dunedin: Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of Otago.
Taylor, N.J., Gollop, M., & Henaghan, M. (2010). Relocation following parental separation in New Zealand: Complexity and diversity. International Family Law Journal, March, 97-105.
Elam, K., Taumoepeau, M., Taylor, N., Gollop, M., & Harold, G. (2010). Parenting influences on children. Briefing paper prepared for His Honour Judge Peer Boshier. Dunedin: Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of Otago.
Harold, G., Elam, K., & Gollop, M. (2010). Child maltreatment. Briefing paper prepared for the Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Panel. Dunedin: Centre for Research on Children and Families, University of Otago.
Taylor, N.J., Smith, A.B., & Gollop, M. (2009). Children’s perspectives on rights, responsibilities and citizenship: New Zealand. In N.J. Taylor & A.B. Smith (Eds.), Children as citizens? International voices (pp. 81-98). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Taylor, N. J., Smith, A. B., & Gollop, M. (2008). New Zealand children and young people’s perspectives on citizenship. The International Journal of Children’s Rights, 16(2), 195-210.
Gollop, M., (Ed.). (2009). Childrenz Issues, 13(1), Children and Young People’s Identities and Experiences.
Gollop, M. (2009). Editorial. Childrenz Issues, 13(1), 3-4.
Gollop, M., & Lawrence, J. (Eds.). (2008). Childrenz Issues, 12(2), New Zealand’s Child Discipline Legislation.
Gollop, M. (2008). Editorial. Childrenz Issues, 12(2), 3-4.
Gollop, M., (Ed.). (2008). Childrenz Issues, 12(1), Medical Treatment.
Gollop, M. (2008). Editorial. Childrenz Issues, 12(1), 3-4, 11.
Gollop, M., & Lawrence, J. (Eds.). (2007). Childrenz Issues, 11(2), Body Matters: Children and Young People’s Physical Well-being and Rights.
Gollop, M. (2007). Editorial. Childrenz Issues, 11(2), 3-4, 11.
Duncan, J., Lawrence, J., Gollop, M., for the Children’s Issues Centre (2007). Children’s Issues Centre: 12 years of research and advocacy. New Zealand Journal of Teachers’ Work, 4(1), 64-69.
Taylor, N.J., & Gollop, M. (2007). Children’s participation in family law proceedings: Research report for the Childwatch International Children and the Law Study Group. Dunedin, New Zealand: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Gollop, M., & Smith, A. B. (Eds.). (2006). Childrenz Issues, 10(2), Getting People Together in Early Childhood Education.
Duncan, J., & Gollop, M. (Eds.). (2006). Childrenz Issues, 10(1), New Zealand policy: Outcomes for children.
Marshall, K., Smith, A., & Gollop, M. (Eds.). (2005). Childrenz Issues, 9(2), Children and Young People as Citizens.
Atwool, N., & Gollop, M. (Eds.). (2005). Childrenz Issues, 9(1), Social Work.
Gollop, M., & Taylor N. (2005). Supervised contact centres: The perspectives of children, parents and staff. Report to Ministry of Social Development. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M., Taylor, N.J., & Marshall, K. (Eds.). (2005). The discipline and guidance of children: Messages from research. Wellington: Office of the Children’s Commissioner and Children’s Issues Centre.
Gollop, M. (2005). Factors which influence parental disciplinary practices and attitudes. In A. B. Smith, M. M. Gollop, N. J. Taylor & K. A. Marshall (Eds.), The discipline and guidance of children: Messages from research (pp. 17-52). Wellington: Children’s Issues Centre and Office of the Children's Commissioner.
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M., Taylor, N.J. & Marshall, K. (2004). The discipline and guidance of children: A summary of research. Wellington: Children’s Issues Centre and the Office of the Children’s Commissioner.
Gollop, M., (Ed.). (2004). Childrenz Issues, 8(2), Perspectives on Physical Punishment.
Gollop, M. (2004). Editorial. Childrenz Issues, 8(2), 3-4.
Gollop, M., & Smith, A. B. (Eds.). (2004). Childrenz Issues, 7(2), Joined-up Services.
Smith, J., Gollop, M., & Smith, A.B. (2003). Young people at risk? Research report for the Dunedin City Council. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre.
Gollop, M.M., & McCormack, J. (Eds.). (2002). Children and young people’s environments. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre.
Nairn, K., & Gollop, M. (Eds.). (2002). Childrenz Issues, 6(1), Exploring Youth Issues.
Gollop M. (2002). Engaging children to participate in research interviews. Children: A Newsletter from the Office of the Commissioner for Children. December (44), 21-22.
Smith, A., & Gollop, M. (2001). Children’s perspectives on access visits. Butterworths Family Law Journal, June, 259-266.
Smith, A., & Gollop, M. (2001). What children think separating parents should know. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 30, 23-31.
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M.M., Taylor, N.J. & Tapp, P. (2001). Children whose parents live apart: Family & legal concepts. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre.
Taylor N., Smith A., Gollop M., Tapp P. (2001). Child-parent contact following separation and divorce: The implications for family law of NZ and international research . In Proceedings of the New Zealand Family Law Conference. Wellington: New Zealand Law Society.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., Tapp, P., Gaffney, M., Smith, A. & Henaghan, M. (2000). Children’s rights in New Zealand family law judgements: Research report. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Gollop, M., Smith, A.B. & Taylor, N.J. (2000). Children’s involvement in custody and access arrangements after parental separation. Child and Family Law Quarterly, 12(4), 383-399.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., & Smith, A. (2000). Children and young people’s perspectives on the role of counsel for the child. Butterworths Family Law Journal, 3(6), 146-154.
Smith, A. B., Gollop, M., Marshall, K. & Nairn, K. (Eds.). (2000). Advocating for children: International perspectives on children’s rights. Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Smith, A. B., Taylor, N. J., & Gollop, M. M. (Eds.). (2000). Children’s voices: Research, policy and practice. Auckland: Pearson Education.
Gollop, M. (2000). Interviewing children: A research perspective. In A. B. Smith, N. J. Taylor & M. M. Gollop (Eds.), Children’s voices: Research, policy and practice (pp. 18-36). Auckland: Pearson Education.
Gollop, M. M., Taylor, N. J. & Smith, A. B. (2000). Children’s perspectives of their parents’ separation. In A. B. Smith, N. J. Taylor & M. M. Gollop (Eds.), Children’s voices: Research, policy and practice (pp. 134-156). Auckland: Pearson Education.
Smith, A. B., Gollop, M. M. & Taylor, N. J. (2000). Children in foster and kinship care. In A. B. Smith, N. J. Taylor & M. M. Gollop (Eds.), Children’s voices: Research, policy and practice (pp. 72-90). Auckland: Pearson Education.
Taylor, N. J., Gollop, M. M. & Smith, A. B. (2000). Children and young people’s perspectives on their legal representation. In A. B. Smith, N. J. Taylor & M. M. Gollop (Eds.), Children’s voices: Research, policy and practice (pp. 110-133). Auckland: Pearson Education.
Smith, A. B., Gollop, M. M., Taylor, N. J., & Atwool, N. R. (1999). Children in kinship and foster care. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Smith, A. B., Gollop, M. M., Taylor, N. J. & Atwool, N. R. (1999). Children’s voices in foster or kinship care: Knowledge, understanding and participation. Journal of Child Centred Practice, 6(1), 9-37.
Henaghan, M., Taylor, N., Smith, A. B., Gollop, M., Gaffney, M. & Gold, M. (1998). Children’s views on their parents’ separation. Butterworths Family Law Journal, 2(11), 277-285.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., Smith, A. & Tapp, P. (1998). The role of Counsel for the Child: Perspectives of children, young people and their lawyers: Research Report. Wellington: Department for Courts.
Gollop, M. (1998). Research with children. In N. J. Taylor & A. B. Smith (Eds.), Enhancing children’s potential: Minimising risk and maximising resiliency Proceedings of the Children’s Issues Centre Second Child and Family Policy Conference, 2-4 July 1997 (pp. 113-118). Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Smith, A. B., Gollop, M., Taylor, N., Gaffney, M., Gold, M. & Henaghan, M. (1998). Access and other post-separation issues: A qualitative study of children’s, parents’ and lawyers’ perspectives (abbreviated). In N. J. Taylor & A. B. Smith (Eds.), Enhancing children’s potential: Minimising risk and maximising resiliency. Proceedings of the Children’s Issues Centre Second Child and Family Policy Conference, 2-4 July 1997 (pp. 251-297). Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Smith, A. B., Taylor, N. J., Gollop, M. M., Gaffney, M., Gold, M., & Henaghan, M. (1997). Access and other post-separation issues: A qualitative study. Dunedin: Children’s Issues Centre, University of Otago.
Gollop, M., Taylor, N. J., Smith, A. B., Gaffney, M., Gold, M. & Henaghan, M. (1997). Facilitating access: Children’s and lawyers’ perspectives. Law Talk, Dec, 28-30.

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Research Projects

Taylor, N., Gollop, M., & Henaghan, M. (2007-2009). Relocation after parental separation: The welfare and best interests of children. New Zealand Law Foundation.
Taylor, N., & Gollop, M. (2006-2007). Children's participation in family law proceedings. Childwatch International.
Smith, A.B., Lawrence, J.L., Gollop, M., & Taylor, N. (2006-2007). Disciplinary practices in family settings. Otago University Research Grant.
Gollop, M., & Taylor, N. (2005). Supervised contact centres: The perspectives of children, parents and staff. Ministry of Social Development
Smith, A.B., Taylor, N.J., & Gollop, M. (2004). Citizenship and nation building. Otago Research Grant and Childwatch International.
Smith, A., Gollop, M., Taylor, N., & Marshall, K. (2003-2004). The discipline and guidance of children. Office of the Children's Commissioner
Smith, J., Gollop, M., & Smith, A.B. (2003). Youth at risk. Dunedin City Council and World Health Organisation.
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M., Watson, H., & Duncan, J. (2002). Best evidence synthesis - Influences of initial teacher education on quality processes and outcomes for children in early childhood education. Ministry of Education.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., & Tapp, P. (2000-2002). Care of children: Families, dispute resolution and the Family Court. Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., Tapp, P., Gaffney, M., Smith, A. B., & Henaghan, M. (1999-2000). Children's rights in New Zealand family law judgments. New Zealand Law Foundation.
Taylor, N., Gollop, M., Smith, A.B., & Tapp, P. (1998). The role of counsel for the child: Perspectives of children, young people and their lawyers. Department for Courts.
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M., & Taylor, N. (1997-1999). Access arrangements following parental separation. Foundation for Research, Science and Technology
Smith, A.B., Gollop, M., Taylor, N.J., & Atwool, N.R. (1997). Children in kinship and foster care. Lottery Science Fund and University of Otago Research Committee.
Smith, A.B., Taylor, N.J., Gollop, M., Gaffney, M., Gold, M., & Henaghan, R.M. (1996-1997). Access and other post-separation issues: A qualitative study of children's, parents' and lawyers' views. New Zealand Law Foundation.

Postgraduate Supervision

Debora Lee, 'What are the experiences of lesbian families in early childhood education and care centres in Aotearoa New Zealand', MA in Child and Youth Studies, 2005-2008.

Recent Presentations at Professional Meetings

Gollop, M. (2011, July). Children's views of Family Court proceedings and legal professionals. Paper presented at the 17th biennial conference of the Australasian Human Development Association, Dunedin.
Gollop, M., & Taylor, N. (2010, July). Children’s perspectives on relocation following parental separation. Paper presented at the fifteenth annual current legal issues inter-disciplinary colloquim at University College, London, ‘Law & Childhood Studies’, London.
Gollop, M.M. (2008, July). Supervised contact centres: Perspectives of parents, children and staff. Paper presented at the Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Gollop, M.M. (2004, September). Recent research on physical punishment of children - Part 4: Risk factors in predicting the use of physical punishment. Verbal presentation at the ISPCAN 15th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect, Brisbane, Australia.

Recent Invited Presentations

Taylor, N., Gollop, M., & Henaghan, M. (2010, July). Relocation following parental separation: The New Zealand research project. Paper presented at the International Child Abduction, Relocation and Forced Marriage conference, London.
Gollop, M.M., & Taylor, N.J. (2006). Supervised contact centres: Perspectives of parents, children and staff. Invited presentation at the LexisNexis Child and Youth Welfare Advisers' Forum, 9-10 October, Wellington.
Gollop, M.M., & Taylor, N.J. (2006). Supervised contact centres. Invited presentation to the New Zealand Association of Children's Supervised Access Services Annual General Meeting, November, Wellington.