Survey Research

10.

Ethical Considerations in Survey Research

10.1.

Informed Consent

10.1.1.

Elements of Informed Consent

10.1.2.

Obtaining Consent in Different Modes

10.1.3.

Consent for Minors

10.1.4.

Ongoing Consent

10.2.

Confidentiality and Anonymity

10.2.1.

Protecting Respondent Identity

10.2.2.

Data De-identification

10.2.3.

Confidentiality Agreements

10.2.4.

Legal Protections

10.3.

Data Security and Privacy

10.3.1.

Secure Data Storage

10.3.2.

Data Transmission Protocols

10.3.3.

Access Controls

10.3.4.

Data Retention Policies

10.4.

Avoiding Harm to Participants

10.4.1.

Minimizing Psychological and Social Risks

10.4.2.

Providing Support Resources

10.4.3.

Sensitive Topic Considerations

10.5.

Transparency in Methods and Reporting

10.5.1.

Disclosing Methodological Details

10.5.2.

Reporting Limitations and Conflicts of Interest

10.5.3.

Open Science Practices

10.6.

Institutional Review Boards

10.6.1.

IRB Application Process

10.6.2.

Ongoing Ethical Oversight

10.6.3.

Exempt vs. Expedited vs. Full Review

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