The use of online tools for data collection has become increasingly prevalent in developmental research in recent years. While remote developmental studies offer significant advantages, adapting lab-based studies to remote conditions is a challenging process and requires researchers to consider various ethical, organizational, methodological and technical issues. The aim of this article is to facilitate this process by offering suggestions about some of these issues that arise when conducting online developmental research, focusing mainly on studies involving moderated sessions with infants and children. Different aspects of conducting remote developmental studies including ethics, participant recruitment, appointment scheduling, preparation of the materials and the set-up and execution of the live sessions are covered. Potential challenges associated with different stages are discussed with suggested solutions.
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