Ethical Issues in Conducting Research with Pediatric and Clinical Child Populations in Applied Settings

Abstract

Considers a range of ethical issues that can arise in conducting research with pediatric and clinical child populations in a range of settings. These issues include working with groups that are charged with the oversight of research ethics in specific situations, problems related to confidentiality of data, obtaining appropriate consent, managing risks related to psychological vulnerability, and maintaining appropriate role boundaries as researchers in clinical settings. Using illustrations from research with various populations of children, adolescents, and families this chapter presents suggestions to help researchers anticipate and prevent difficult ethical problems in conduction their research. Appendixes of emergency procedure guidelines for followup evaluations, a confidentiality agreement, and a sample consent form are included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). (book)