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Ethical issues in research on adolescent depression and suicidal behaviour
1School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia.
Australian Psychologist
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Researchers studying adolescent depression and suicide must ethically intervene if a participant expresses suicidal intent. Participants must be informed of this intervention possibility beforehand, despite practical research challenges.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Adolescent Mental Health
Background:
- Ethical codes from the Australian Psychological Society and American Psychological Association guide research conduct.
- Research on adolescent depression and suicidal behavior presents unique ethical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the ethical obligations of researchers concerning suicidal ideation in adolescent participants.
- To address the practical and methodological challenges posed by mandatory intervention protocols in suicide research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of ethical guidelines from major psychological associations.
- Discussion of the implications for research design and participant consent.
Main Results:
- Ethical codes mandate researcher intervention when participants express suicidal intent.
- Informing participants about potential intervention is a requirement.
Conclusions:
- While posing challenges, the ethical duty to intervene and inform participants remains paramount.
- Researchers must balance contributing to scientific knowledge with ensuring participant welfare.
Keywords:
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