Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethics in Research01:56

Ethics in Research

25.8K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
25.8K
Surveys02:16

Surveys

17.1K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
17.1K
Bias in Epidemiological Studies01:29

Bias in Epidemiological Studies

1.4K
Biases can arise at various stages of research, from study design and data collection to analysis and interpretation. Recognizing and addressing these biases is essential to ensure the validity and reliability of epidemiological findings.Broadly speaking, biases in epidemiology fall into three main categories: selection bias, information bias, and confounding. A more detailed description of possible biases is:  
1.4K
Scientific Nature of Social Psychology01:30

Scientific Nature of Social Psychology

635
Social psychology is a scientific discipline dedicated to understanding how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Unlike common sense, which relies on anecdotal experiences and intuition, social psychology employs systematic research and empirical methods to ensure objectivity and reliability. This distinction is fundamental in distinguishing scientifically supported findings from mere speculation.Four fundamental scientific values guide a structured approach to research in...
635
Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective01:23

Criticisms of the Evolutionary Perspective

386
In a study where individuals posing as strangers offered compliments and proposed casual sex to students, the responses differed significantly based on gender. Not a single woman accepted the proposal, while 70% of the men agreed. This outcome provides a useful scenario to explore through the lens of evolutionary psychology and social learning theory, highlighting the diverse perspectives on human sexual behaviors.
Evolutionary psychology provides one explanation for these findings, suggesting...
386
Relationship Formation02:12

Relationship Formation

46.3K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
46.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Youth voices in the built environment: a comparative study of Youth Participatory Action Research advocacy.

Evidence & policy : a journal of research, debate and practice·2026
Same author

Critical realism methodology as a guiding framework for interdisciplinary theory enrichment: Reflections on a study of empowerment.

Journal of community psychology·2022
Same author

Promoting institutional change to support public psychology: Innovations and challenges at the University of California.

The American psychologist·2022
Same author

Toward the democratization of knowledge: Using photovoice, social biography, and the "five whys" in YPAR with children.

Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology·2021
Same author

Teaching and Learning During A Pandemic: How one Graduate Community Psychology Class Quickly Incorporated Healing Justice Into Our Practices.

American journal of community psychology·2021
Same author

The Roles of Settings in Supporting Immigrants' Resistance to Injustice and Oppression: A Policy Position Statement by the Society for Community Research and Action: A Policy Statement by the Society for Community Research and Action: Division 27 of the American Psychological Association.

American journal of community psychology·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.8K

Sensitive Topics, Missing Data, and Refusal in Social Network Studies: An Ethical Examination.

Erin Rose Ellison1, Regina Day Langhout1

  • 1University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, USA.

American Journal of Community Psychology
|November 21, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses missing data in social network research on oppression. It highlights ethical challenges with participant refusal, particularly from women of color, and suggests solutions.

Keywords:
EthicsMissing dataRefusalSocial network analysisSocial network studies

More Related Videos

Measuring Neural and Behavioral Activity During Ongoing Computerized Social Interactions: An Examination of Event-Related Brain Potentials
09:40

Measuring Neural and Behavioral Activity During Ongoing Computerized Social Interactions: An Examination of Event-Related Brain Potentials

Published on: November 15, 2014

14.6K
An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime
07:36

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

9.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

5.8K
Measuring Neural and Behavioral Activity During Ongoing Computerized Social Interactions: An Examination of Event-Related Brain Potentials
09:40

Measuring Neural and Behavioral Activity During Ongoing Computerized Social Interactions: An Examination of Event-Related Brain Potentials

Published on: November 15, 2014

14.6K
An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime
07:36

An Experimental Analysis of Children's Ability to Provide a False Report about a Crime

Published on: May 3, 2016

9.1K

Area of Science:

  • Community Psychology
  • Social Network Analysis
  • Ethics in Research

Background:

  • Social network studies on oppression face challenges with missing data.
  • Participant refusal, especially from marginalized groups, presents ethical dilemmas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an ethics-driven process for handling missing data in social justice union organizer research.
  • To explore the ethical considerations of participant refusal within social network studies.

Main Methods:

  • Examined missing data in a social network study focusing on accountability for various oppressions.
  • Analyzed participant refusals, noting all came from women of color.
  • Consulted decolonization literature on refusal.

Main Results:

  • An ethical dilemma arose regarding continued recruitment versus data integrity.
  • Existing social network ethics discussions were insufficient for this context.
  • Decolonization literature offered valuable insights into understanding refusal.

Conclusions:

  • Research design must consider participant labor and engagement.
  • Listening to the meanings behind participant refusal is crucial.
  • Ethical frameworks need to better address marginalized group participation in social network studies.