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Methods for studying sensitive family topics.

Richard J Gelles1

  • 1Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|July 1, 1978
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Researching sensitive family topics presents challenges due to privacy and ethics. This study discusses obstacles and proposes methods for conducting valid research on taboo family subjects.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Family Studies
  • Human Behavior

Background:

  • Researching family relations is inherently difficult due to privacy concerns.
  • Ethical constraints limit human subject research in sensitive areas.
  • Taboo topics within families present unique methodological hurdles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify obstacles in researching sensitive family topics.
  • To propose effective methods for overcoming these research challenges.
  • To facilitate the study of important but under-researched family issues.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of challenges in subject recruitment.
  • Analysis of strategies for participant engagement.
  • Exploration of techniques for data validity and reliability.

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Main Results:

  • Identified key difficulties in locating and cooperating with subjects.
  • Outlined methods for obtaining trustworthy data.
  • Highlighted the importance of addressing ethical considerations.

Conclusions:

  • Overcoming obstacles is crucial for advancing family relations research.
  • Proposed methods can improve the study of sensitive family topics.
  • Further research is needed to explore taboo subjects ethically and effectively.