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Jekaterina Schneider1, Latika Ahuja1, Jessica R Dietch2
1Centre for Appearance Research, School of Social Sciences, College of Health, Science and Society, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, United Kingdom.
Ethics & Behavior
|August 26, 2025
Summary
Online research offers benefits but faces challenges from fraudulent participation, especially in mental health studies. Addressing this requires understanding and mitigating fake responses in all online research types.
Area of Science:
- Psychological research
- Online research methodologies
Background:
- Online research has expanded global reach and inclusivity.
- Fraudulent participation (human and bot) is a growing concern, compromising data integrity.
- Mental health studies are particularly vulnerable, risking intervention and care efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the challenges posed by fraudulent research participation in online studies.
- To highlight the specific risks within mental health research.
- To emphasize the need for understanding and mitigation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Presents case studies from psychological research.
- Discusses fraudulent responses in both quantitative and qualitative online research.
Main Results:
- Fraudulent participation undermines the validity of online research findings.
- The issue impacts the reliability of interventions and care in mental health.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of fraudulent responses is urgently needed.
- The research community must actively confront and mitigate this pervasive issue.
- Effective strategies are required to ensure the integrity of online research.
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