A Second Look at Debriefing Practices: Madness in Our Method?
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| Title: | A Second Look at Debriefing Practices: Madness in Our Method? |
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| Authors: | Sharpe, Donald (AUTHOR), Faye, Cathy (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Ethics & Behavior. Sep/Oct2009, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p432-447. 16p. |
| Subjects: | Psychological debriefing, Psychological research, Journal of Traumatic Stress (Periodical), Internet surveys, Human research subjects |
| Abstract: | This article is a reconsideration of Tesch's (1977) ethical, educational, and methodological functions for debriefing through a literature review and an Internet survey of authors of articles published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Journal of Traumatic Stress. We advocate for a larger ethical role for debriefing in nondeception research. The educational function of debriefing is examined in light of the continued popularity of undergraduate participant pools. A case is made for the methodological function of debriefing to clarify aspects of research participation. Recommendations are made to improve the conducting and reporting of debriefings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This article is a reconsideration of Tesch's (1977) ethical, educational, and methodological functions for debriefing through a literature review and an Internet survey of authors of articles published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Journal of Traumatic Stress. We advocate for a larger ethical role for debriefing in nondeception research. The educational function of debriefing is examined in light of the continued popularity of undergraduate participant pools. A case is made for the methodological function of debriefing to clarify aspects of research participation. Recommendations are made to improve the conducting and reporting of debriefings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10508422 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10508420903035455 |
