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¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, Churchill, VIC, Australia.

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Area of Science:

Qualitative Research Methodologies
Nursing Research Ethics

Background:

Interviewing is a primary method for data collection in qualitative research.
Nurse researchers often encounter ethical complexities when interviewing participants with whom they share a pre-existing or dual relationship.
This situation is increasingly common in rural or specialized research settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze and discuss the challenges associated with conducting research interviews with participants with pre-existing dual relationships.
To provide practical tactics for enhancing the qualitative research process in such scenarios.
To ensure the well-being of the researcher is maintained.

Main Methods:

The study involves an analysis and discussion of the ethical and practical issues.
It examines tactics for managing dual relationships in qualitative research interviews.
The approach focuses on enhancing the research process and researcher well-being.

Main Results:

Dual relationships present unique ethical and methodological challenges in qualitative research.
Specific strategies can mitigate risks and improve the quality of data elicited.
Maintaining researcher well-being is crucial when navigating these complex relationships.

Conclusions:

Nurse researchers must be prepared to address the complexities of dual relationships in qualitative interviews.
Implementing discussed tactics can lead to more robust and ethical research outcomes.
Proactive strategies are essential for upholding research integrity and researcher welfare.