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Research ethics in practice: lessons from studies exploring interpersonal violence in different contexts

  • Jo Vearey
    ,
  • Christine Barter
    ,
  • Patricia Hynes
    ,
  • Tony McGinn
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Abstract

Studies researching interpersonal violence (IPV) are associated with a range of ethical challenges. In this article, lessons are drawn from three case studies exploring the experiences of different groups of survivors and perpetrators of IPV in diverse contexts: refugees in the Thailand-Burma border area; partner-violent adult men and female survivors in Ireland; and school children in five European countries. The ethical – and associated methodological – challenges faced, and the ways in which they were overcome, are presented. Drawing on the case studies presented, the article concludes that three key areas require special attention when conducting research in this field: accessing and recruiting participants, researcher skills and experience, and appropriate use of data.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 273-289

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Families, Relationships and Societies (Volume 6, Issue 2)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 26/08/2016

Publication status

Published - 26/08/2016

ISSN

2046-7435

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/621920
  • Scopus: 85024391008

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