Ethical Issues in Disaster Research: Lessons from Hurricane Katrina |
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Authors: | Carrie Y Barron Ausbrooks Edith J Barrett Maria Martinez-Cosio |
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Institution: | (1) College of Education, The University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19227, 701 Planetarium Place, Arlington, TX 76019-0227, USA;(2) School of Urban and Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA |
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Abstract: | Conducting research in the wake of a catastrophic event imposes the dual responsibilities on researchers of protecting the
rights of the survivors as research subjects, while also ensuring research quality and the dissemination and application of
findings. This article, based partially on the authors’ experiences of conducting research in school districts following Hurricane
Katrina, examines the ethical issues that arise when working with survivors, reticent organizations, and institutional review
boards. Challenges experienced by researchers concerning access, informed consent, confidentiality, subject compensation,
and enlisting the assistance of stressed institutions are described.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0036566000. Any opinions, findings,
and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the
views of the National Science Foundation. |
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Keywords: | Disaster research Hurricane Katrina Research ethics |
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