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Ethical research practices across disciplinary boundaries: The process of research involving children with a visual impairment
Published in:
Child Care in Practice, Vol: 14, Page: 217-228,Taylor & Francis
Publication Date:
2008
Aims & Objectives:
This article discusses the distinction between ethical and methodological approaches to research involving children and vulnerable groups
Abstract:
Despite the plethora of papers reporting evidence from studies examining aspects of child development, there was until quite recently a dearth of literature on the ethical implications of research involving children and vulnerable groups. To inform the debate, this paper begins by drawing a distinction between ethical and methodological approaches to research. It continues with a discussion of the evolution of recent legislative changes that some attribute to the 22 unethical studies exposed by Beeches in the 1960s. The final section takes as its focus the practical application of these ethical practices to one aspect of a large-scale evaluation of the mobility, independence and life skills training available to children and young people aged 0-19 years of age with a visual impairment in Northern Ireland. The impact of ethical considerations on the design and progress of a research project that crosses disciplinary boundaries, and involves children and vulnerable groups, is discussed. The findings suggest that careful pre-planning with slippage time incorporated at the design stage of a research project may mitigate against delays and frustration. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved) (from the journal abstract)
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Study Type:
Non Study Papers » Discussion paper, review, commentary, letter »
Notes:
1357-5279 Accession Number: 2008-05979-009. First Author & Affiliation: Gray, Colette; Stranmillis University College, Belfast, United Kingdom. Other Journal Title: Child Care in Practice. Release Date: 20081020. Publication Type: Journal, (0100) Peer Reviewed Journal, (0110). Media Covered: Print. Media Available: Electronic; Print. Document Type: Journal Article. Language: English. Major Descriptor: Experimental Ethics; Experimentation; Vision Disorders. Minor Descriptor: Childhood Development; Pediatrics. Classification: Vision & Hearing & Sensory Disorders (3299) . Population: Human (10) Male (30) Female (40) . Location: Ireland. Age Group: Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200) Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300) Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320) . Methodology: Empirical Study; Qualitative Study; Quantitative Study. References Available: Y.
Keywords:
- Childhood Development
- Children
- disciplinary boundaries
- ethical research practices
- Experimental Ethics
- Experimentation
- Pediatrics
- Vision Disorders
- visual impairment
Geography:
Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)