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Unraveling Ethics: Reflections from a Community-based Participatory Research Project with Youth

September 1, 2008 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
There is limited literature describing the ethical dilemmas that arise when conducting community-based participatory research. The following provides a case example of ethical dilemmas that developed during a multi-method community-based participatory action research project with youth in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Several ethical dilemmas emerged during the course of the study related to the community in which the research was being undertaken, the recruitment of participants, and the overall research process. As important are possible harms that may arise when the researcher is no longer involved. These ethical dilemmas and potential solutions are discussed in relation to social work research and community-based practice to raise awareness about the essential role of community in informing ethical research practices.

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  • Christine Walsh
    Author
    University of Calgary
  • Jennifer Hewson
    Author
    University of Calgary
  • Michael Shier
    Author
    University of Calgary
  • Edwin Morales
    Author
    University of Calgary
  • Citation

    Publication Name: The Qualitative Report
    Volume: 13
    Number: 3
    Page Number: 379
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Education and learning science | General STEM | Social science and psychology
    Audience: Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Undergraduate/Graduate Students | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Public Programs | Community Outreach Programs

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