Traci, this is almost universally inappropriate (the only exception I know of to
NOT get parental consent is when the child is abused or neglected by
his/her parents or guardians). However, there may be other rare cases
when it's justified, but the local IRB must determine that. As a former IRB
member, I can't think of another context in which I would say that getting
a teacher's permission is enough (although getting a Principal's and
teacher's permission is also likely to be necessary for a school-based
study).
See the national guidelines regarding children and consent at:
http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm#46.408
-Mike
***********************************************
Michael J. Kane
Department of Psychology
P.O. Box 26170
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone: 336.256.1022
Fax: 336.334.5066
NEW WEB PAGE: http://www.uncg.edu/~mjkane/
| Traci Giuliano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
12/09/2005 10:11 AM
|
|
I've come across more than one occasion in manuscripts I've reviewed
recently that researchers get a school teacher or headmaster's
permission "in loco parentis" for research participants younger than
18. Is this acceptable? Does anyone know APA's stance on this?
Thanks,
Traci
---
You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
