Adolescent and parent perspectives on ethical issues in youth drug use and suicide survey research.
The contribution of adolescent and parent perspectives to ethical planning of survey research on youth drug use and suicide behaviors are highlighted through an empirical examination of 322 7th-12th graders' and 160 parents' opinions on questions related to 4 ethical dimensions of survey research practice: (a) evaluating research risks and benefits, (b) establishing guardian permission requirements, (c) developing confidentiality and disclosure policies, and (d) using cash incentives for recruitment. Generational and ethnic variation in response to questionnaire items developed from discussions within adolescent and parent focus groups are described. The article concludes with a discussion of the potential contributions and challenges of adolescent and parent perspectives for planning scientifically valid and ethically responsible youth risk survey research.
Center for Ethics Education, Fordham University, Department of Psychology, Dealy Hall, Bronx, NY 10458, USA. Fisher@Fordham.edu
Celia B
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D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D035841:Behavioral Research / Q000941:ethics*; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics; D003625:Data Collection / Q000941:ethics*; D030881:Disclosure / Q000941:ethics; D005249:Fees and Charges; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D009042:Motivation; D009519:New York City; D033282:Parental Consent; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D024382:Professional Role; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D035842:Research Subjects / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012650:Self Disclosure; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires