Questions of Ethical Responsibility in the Research of Unaccompanied Minors

Authors

Oonagh Charleton, School of Business and Humanities, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.Follow
Dr. Celesta McCann James, School of Business and Humanities, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown.

Abstract

This paper presents a general discussion on ethical considerations in qualitative research in the applied social sciences. It reflects on the ethical dilemmas posed to this researcher prior to initiating a field-work process and during the methodological structuring process. The intention is to promote discussion on issues of ethics when researching new types of service user groups with attention to the value of ethics committees.

Recommended Citation

Charleton, Oonagh and McCann James, Dr. Celesta (2004) "Questions of Ethical Responsibility in the Research of Unaccompanied Minors," The ITB Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 27.
doi:10.21427/D7874M
Available at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/itbj/vol5/iss1/27

DOI

10.21427/D7874M