Ethical Pitfalls in Research with Young People
How Can They Be Identified and Addressed
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6460916 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Evi Schmid (0000-0003-0364-8390, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Veerle Garrels (0000-0002-3237-5371, OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-71 |
| Publication date | 2024-05-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Young (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1103-3088 • E-ISSN: 1741-3222 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/11033088241254230 |
| OpenAlex | W4399265665 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 33 |
This article aims to shed light on ethical pitfalls that may occur when researchers conduct research with young people (aged 15–24). Young age itself does not automatically indicate vulnerability. Yet, young research participants may be in need of extraordinary measures that safeguard their well-being. The presented pitfalls centre around the issues of consent, power and agency, and relationships and confidentiality. The article contributes to the research literature by creating awareness about these ethical pitfalls that otherwise may pass by unnoticed and by exploring how such pitfalls may be avoided or addressed. To this purpose, the authors build upon the existing knowledge base and reflect upon their own experiences as youth researchers. The article may be used as a thinking or discussion tool and concludes with recommendations that may become part of youth researchers’ ethical toolkit
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |