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Consent in oral history interviews: unique challenges
Geertje Boschma1, Olive Yonge, Lorraine Mychajlunow
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Qualitative Health Research
|February 5, 2003
Summary
Gaining informed consent for oral history interviews presents unique ethical challenges. Presenting interview transcripts to participants enhances the ethical integrity of the oral history process.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- The volume of literature on oral history methods has grown significantly.
- Standard qualitative research consent procedures differ from those in oral history.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the legal and ethical considerations specific to obtaining consent in oral history interviews.
- To illustrate consent process challenges and solutions through a practical oral history project example.
Main Methods:
- The study involves a discussion of legalities and ethics.
- Examples from a conducted oral history project are provided to demonstrate consent procedures.
Main Results:
- The consent process in oral history interviews has distinct features.
- Specific examples highlight the complexities encountered in practice.
Conclusions:
- Presenting transcribed interviews to participants is crucial for ethical integrity.
- Despite complexities, this practice significantly strengthens the ethical foundation of oral history.