Ethical responsibilities to depressed research participants.

Stanton, Annette L.; New, Mary J.

doi:10.1037/0735-7028.19.3.279

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“…To balance issues of autonomy and beneficence, several authors have proposed that researchers should inform participants in the consent form about any type of follow-up that might occur as a result of their responses on measures of depression and psychopathology (Burbach et al, 1986;Sigmon, 1995;Stanton & New, 1988). If this type of information is included in the consent form, however, the possibility exists that it may affect the validity of participants' responses by increasing or decreasing reports of preexisting distress.…”

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“…For example, possible responses may include doing nothing, providing a list of referrals, contacting a therapist, or contacting a significant other (Sigmon, 1995;Stanton & New, 1988). It has been suggested that researchersdevise a contingency plan for these situations and describe in the informed consent document what actions the experimenter will take if participants report distress (Sigmon, 1995;Stanton & New, 1988).…”

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“…With regard to depression and suicidality in particular, several authors have suggested that researchers begin to address beneficence and autonomy issues within the research context (Burbach, Farha, & Thorpe, 1986;Sigmon, 1995;Stanton & New, 1988). To balance participants' right to privacy with the researchers' obligation to protect participants' welfare, a minimally intrusive solution (i.e., provide treatment referrals to all participants) has been offered.…”

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“…In a survey of depression researchers, Stanton and New (1988) found that 59% of the respondents provided treatment referrals for participants. Similarly, Sigmon (1995) found that 60% of psychopathology researchers routinely provided referrals.…”

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Effects of Consent Form Information on Self-Disclosure

Sigmon¹,

Rohan²,

Dorhofer³

et al. 1997

Ethics & Behavior

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When researchers encounter preexisting psychological distress in participants, ethical codes provide little guidance on how to balance issues of beneficence and autonomy. Although researchers may inform participants what will occur given responses indicating distress, this information may lead to biased self-reports. This important issue was addressed in this study by manipulating consent form information regarding the type of psychopathology to be assessed and various levels of possible follow-up. In comparing responses on self-report measures of anxiety, depression, and general psychological distress, men who believed depression was the focus of the study reported fewer symptoms of depression and less trait anxiety as intrusiveness of experimenter follow-up increased. These results are discussed within the framework of socialization theory. Given that half of the sample did not correctly answer questions regarding information contained in the consent form, guidelines to improve consent form comprehension are offered.

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Effects of Consent Form Information on Self-Disclosure

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Rohan²,

Dorhofer³

et al. 1997

Ethics & Behavior

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“…The duties of beneficence and nonmaleficence are less clear when it comes to participants with preexisting harmful conditions such as severe psychopathology or high-risk behaviours. The responsibility of researchers toward participants in need of clinical intervention remains controversial in the sphere ofpsycho social research (44,45). Despite varying opinions and practices, there appears to be at least some consensus regarding intervention when participants present a suicide risk (45).…”

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Ethical Issues concerning Participants in Community Surveys of Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders

Lépine

Smolla

2000

Can J Psychiatry

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Coping with dysphoria: Gender differences in college students

McDaniel¹,

Richards²

1990

J. Clin. Psychol.

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This study examined gender differences in how college students cope with dysphoria on their own. Thirty‐five male and female college students who reported experiencing serious dysphoria within the past year were interviewed about the coping techniques they used. Compared to women, men made greater use of relaxation, self‐reward, and situation changes. Men also employed more coping techniques than did women. For women, maintaining a faith in their own improvement was correlated significantly with less dysphoria. For men, experiencing changes in their lives and putting work into the techniques were correlated significantly with less dysphoria. For both sexes, keeping anger in was correlated significantly with more dysphoria.

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Ethical responsibilities to depressed research participants.

Cited by 10 publications

References 15 publications

Effects of Consent Form Information on Self-Disclosure

Effects of Consent Form Information on Self-Disclosure

Ethical Issues concerning Participants in Community Surveys of Child and Adolescent Mental Disorders

Coping with dysphoria: Gender differences in college students

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