Read the following information about a hospital study. A psychologist wants to interview people with early-stage dementia about their memories of a music gr...
Question 1 Report
Read the following information about a hospital study. A psychologist wants to interview people with early-stage dementia about their memories of a music group. Some participants may become upset when discussing the past.
(a) Outline what informed consent would involve in this study. [3]
(b) Explain why protection from psychological harm is especially important here. [2]
(c) Describe one way the researcher could protect participants’ confidentiality. [2]
(d) Which ethical right allows a participant to leave the interview before it has ended? [1]
(e) Use the information to explain why a full debrief is needed after the interview. [1]
Answer Details
(a) Give clear information about the purpose and procedure [1]; explain possible risks such as distress [1]; obtain agreement before participation from the participant or an appropriate consultee where capacity is limited [1] (b) Recalling past events may cause sadness, anxiety or confusion [1] and the researcher must minimise this distress / stop or support the participant if needed [1] (c) Any one: use participant numbers rather than names [1] and store names/data separately and securely / remove identifying details from reports [1] (d) Right to withdraw [1] (e) It explains the real aims and checks whether the discussion has caused distress / gives support information [1]
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