The Adult Gaze: Looking again at children and young people in peace and conflict

Phys · May 29, 2026 · 490 words · By University

Youth Agency in Conflict Academic Critique of Global Politics

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What to know about Youth Agency in Conflict

The article discusses a study published in the International Political Sociology journal that critiques the 'Adult Gaze,' a framework that views children in conflict zones as future leaders or victims rather than current experts. The researchers argue for a shift toward recognizing the political insights and lived experiences of youth in peace and conflict resolution.

Propaganda risk 20%

Claims checked 5

Techniques found 1

Topics 2

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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What happened

The Adult Gaze: Looking again at children and young people in peace and conflict Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor New research by Dr.

Why it matters

Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli and a team of researchers challenged the "Adult Gaze," arguing that children's expertise on war and peace is being ignored by a system that only views them as future leaders rather than current experts.

Common ground

For decades, the international community has categorized children and young people in conflict zones as either "the future" or as passive victims in need of protection.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Provided by University of Sheffield?
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://phys.org/news/2026-05-adult-children-young-people-peace.html

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confidence: 95%

Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Provided by University of Sheffield”

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The provided evidence contains several mentions of the University of Sheffield in unrelated contexts (biosciences, psychology, Amazonian photographs), but none of the evidence explicitly links the 'Adult Gaze' research to being provided by the University of Sheffield.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dr Gavin Thomas, from the University of Sheffield’s School of Biosciences and the Natural History Museum, said: “Research like this is only possible because of the amazing resources at the UK Natural …
https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/tropical-birds-are-30-m…

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web search NEUTRAL — Previous research had already exposed our unhelpful aversion to information about ongoing or future failure – a problem dubbed ‘ the ostrich effect ’ by University of Sheffield psychologist Thomas Web…
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200616-the-learning-o…

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web search NEUTRAL — Provided by University of Sheffield.Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for info…
https://phys.org/news/2026-06-amazonian-reveal.html

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Claim 2: “Alice König et al, The Adult Gaze: Looking Again at Children and Young People in Peace and Conflict, International Political Sociology (2026). DOI: 10.1093/ips/olaf037”

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While the title and journal are corroborated, the specific citation details (Alice König et al, 2026, DOI: 10.1093/ips/olaf037) are not explicitly verified across multiple independent sources in the provided evidence, although the title and general context are present. The date 2026 appears in some snippets, but the full citation string is not cross-verified.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze (Japanese: 指先から本気の熱情～チャラ男消防士はまっすぐな目で私を抱いた～, Hepburn: Yubisaki kara Honki no Netsujō: Charao Shōbōshi wa Massugu na Me de W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_in_His_Fingertips

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Social cues are verbal or non-verbal signals expressed through the face, body, voice, motion (and more) and guide conversations as well as other social interactions by influencing our impressions of a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_cue

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Star Gazers (formerly known as Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler and later Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer) is a short astronomy show on American public television previously hosted by Jack Horkheimer, execut…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Gazers

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Claim 3: “New research by Dr. Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli and a team of researchers challenged the 'Adult Gaze,' arguing that children's expertise on war and peace is being ignored by a system that only views them as future leaders rather than current experts.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Dr. Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli and a team of researchers challenged the 'Adult Gaze' and argued that children's expertise on war and peace is being ignored.

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web search NEUTRAL — Browse 1,100+ hospitals across the Philippines. Find specialist doctors, compare services, and book appointments online. Instant scheduling available.
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web search NEUTRAL — Our Primary Care Clinics (PCCs) are strategically located to provide our members with easy access to a relaxing healthcare experience. Consultations, laboratory tests, and other medical procedures are…
https://www.maxicare.com.ph/get-care/primary-care-clinic/

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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Margaret Fernandez is a licensed medical physician with practice concentrating in Adult Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. She took formal training in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the Ph…
https://seriousmd.com/doc/margaret-encarnacion

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Claim 4: “The article is titled 'The Adult Gaze: Looking Again at Children and Young People in Peace and Conflict,' and is co-authored by Dr. Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli and a global team of researchers.”

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The title 'The Adult Gaze: Looking Again at Children and Young People in Peace and Conflict' and the involvement of Dr. Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli are confirmed across multiple web search results.

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Claim 5: “a groundbreaking new study published in the International Political Sociology journal argues that this perspective, what researchers call the 'Adult Gaze,' is preventing the world from learning vital lessons about war and peace.”

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Three independent web sources (including a LinkedIn post and two article snippets) confirm that a study in the International Political Sociology journal argues the 'Adult Gaze' prevents the world from learning vital lessons about war and peace.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an index of sociology articles. For a shorter list, see List of basic sociology topics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index_of_sociology_articles

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In feminist theory, the male gaze is the act of depicting women and the world in the visual arts and in literature from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that presents and represents women as sexu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Male_gaze

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rural sociology is a field of sociology traditionally associated with the study of social structure in rural areas. It is an active academic field in much of the world. It emerged in the United States…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_sociology

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