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Overcoming ethical barriers to research with hidden social groups

Machin, Helen; Shardlow, Steven M

Authors

Steven M Shardlow



Abstract

Researchers engaged in studies about “hidden social groups” are likely to face several ethical challenges. Using a study with undocumented Chinese migrants in the UK, challenges involved in obtaining approval by a University Research Ethics Committee (REC) are explored. General guidance about how to resolve potential research ethics issues, with particular reference to “hidden research groups”, prior to submission to a REC is presented.

Acceptance Date Oct 3, 2017
Publication Date Nov 14, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Research Ethics
Print ISSN 1747-0161
Publisher SAGE Publications
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1747016117739938
Keywords research ethics, hidden social groups, qualitative research, undocumented migrants, Chinese migrants
Publisher URL https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/journal/research-ethics