Case Study

Based on the principle of offering practical benefits during debriefing, explain what specific resources Dr. Ramirez should include in her debriefing protocol for these participants.

Case context: Dr. Ramirez is concluding a research study that asked undergraduate participants to reflect on their past experiences with and attitudes toward intimate partner violence. As an ethical researcher, she knows she must carefully construct her debriefing protocol.

Question: Based on the principle of offering practical benefits during debriefing, explain what specific resources Dr. Ramirez should include in her debriefing protocol for these participants.

Sample answer: To offer practical benefits, Dr. Ramirez should connect the participants with relevant support systems in her debriefing protocol. She should provide them with informative pamphlets about intimate partner violence and direct referral information to the university counseling center.

Key points:

  • Recognize the need to connect participants with support systems.
  • Explain the inclusion of informative pamphlets on the studied issue.
  • Explain the inclusion of direct referrals to a counseling center.
  • Understand that these resources serve as practical benefits during debriefing for sensitive topics.

Rubric: Full credit is awarded for comprehending the ethical principle of practical benefits and explicitly explaining that it involves the provision of informational materials and direct referrals to support centers.

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