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Building bridges in American Indian bereavement research
1Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, USA. awalker@oru.edu
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|November 26, 2009
Summary
Researching American Indian populations requires careful ethical consideration, especially concerning death and bereavement. This article offers guidance for outsiders conducting such sensitive research, emphasizing trust-building strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Ethical violations pose severe risks in research with American Indian populations.
- Existing literature inadequately addresses ethical and methodological challenges in this area.
- Research on death and bereavement among indigenous groups requires specific ethical protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review ethical and methodological issues in research with American Indian populations.
- To provide ethical reflection and recommendations for outsider researchers.
- To focus on best practices for death and bereavement research within these communities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ethical and methodological discussions.
- Case study application using Muscogee Creek responses from prior research (Walker, 2008; Walker & Balk, 2007).
- Analysis of ethical considerations specific to death and bereavement research.
Main Results:
- Identified critical ethical risks associated with research on American Indian populations.
- Highlighted the need for culturally sensitive approaches in death and bereavement studies.
- Provided practical recommendations for building trust with participants.
Conclusions:
- Outsider researchers must prioritize ethical conduct and cultural sensitivity.
- Building trust is paramount for successful and ethical research with American Indian communities.
- Specific guidelines are necessary for conducting research on death and bereavement in these populations.
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