Methods for studying sensitive family topics.
- 1 July 1978
- journal article
- Published by American Psychological Association (APA) in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 48 (3) , 408-424
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1978.tb01331.x
Abstract
Researchers on sensitive topics in family relations face a number of obstacles, due to the private nature of the family and to ethical constraints on the study of humans. Difficulties in locating subjects, engaging their cooperation, and obtaining valid and reliable data are discussed, and methods are proposed for pursuing research on these important but frequently taboo topics.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Institute of Mental Health (MH 27557)
- OCD/NCCAN (90-C-425)
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