Qualitative interviewing: encountering ethical issues and challenges.

Full Abstract

This article, in which Amanda Clarke recounts her own experiences as a novice researcher, explores the ways in which research can affect participants. The author argues that researchers must be mindful of the impact their questioning can have on subjects, especially those who are vulnerable, and suggests that a reflexive approach can help minimise the risk of harmful effects.

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Author information

Author/s: Clarke, Amanda (A);

Affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Community, Ageing, Rehabilitation, Education and Research, University of Sheffield, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nurse researcher (Nurse Res), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-; vol 13 (issue 4) : pp 19-29

Dates: Created 2006/08/10; Completed 2006/09/21; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 16897938, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Aging - psychology
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitude to Health
Communication
Confidentiality - ethics; psychology
Empathy
Ethics, Research
Humans
Interviews as Topic - methods
Motivation
Nurse's Role - psychology

Nurse's Role - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations - ethics
Nursing Methodology Research - ethics; methods
Patient Advocacy - ethics; psychology
Patient Selection - ethics
Power (Psychology)
Qualitative Research
Research Design
Research Personnel - ethics; psychology
Researcher-Subject Relations - ethics; psychology
Trust - psychology

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