The head of our IRB opines that not all states consider that marriage gives one adult status.
Cheers, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karl L. Wuensch, Chair, Faculty Information Technology Review Committee East Carolina University, Greenville NC 27858-4353 Voice: 252-328-9420 Fax: 252-328-6283 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://core.ecu.edu/psyc/wuenschk/klw.htm -----Original Message----- From: McCammon, Susan Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:54 PM To: Wuensch, Karl L Subject: RE: IRB question Karl, It depends on the state; federal law defers to state law in determining the age of consent for research participation. (In Nebraska age of majority = 19.) Not all states consider that marriage gives one adult status, so the IRB must be aware of relevant state law. Susan --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
