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Developing distress protocols for research on sensitive topics.

Claire Burke Draucker¹, Donna S Martsolf, Candice Poole

¹College of Nursing, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA. cdraucke@kent.edu

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This study presents two protocols for managing emotional distress in adolescent dating violence research. These protocols aid in screening high-risk individuals and guiding interviewers, enhancing participant safety in sensitive research.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Public Health

Background:

Adolescent dating violence is a significant public health issue.
Research on sensitive topics like dating violence poses ethical challenges.
Protecting participants from emotional distress is crucial in qualitative research.

Purpose of the Study:

To present two protocols for managing emotional distress in adolescent dating violence research.
To enhance participant safety and well-being during sensitive research.
To inform ethical considerations in human subject protection for vulnerable populations.

Main Methods:

Development of a telephone screening protocol to identify high-risk individuals.
Creation of an interviewer response protocol for managing participant emotional distress during interviews.
Qualitative, community-based study design focusing on adolescent dating violence.

Main Results:

The developed protocols provide structured approaches for risk identification and emotional support.
The protocol implementation aids in mitigating adverse emotional reactions during research.
Protocol development prompted a re-evaluation of existing human subject protection assumptions.

Conclusions:

The presented protocols offer practical tools for ethical conduct in sensitive research.
Effective management of emotional distress is vital for participant welfare and data integrity.
Research on sensitive topics requires adaptable and rigorous ethical frameworks.