Citation

Hern M, Miller M, Sommers M, Dyehouse J. Issues Compr. Pediatr. Nurs. 1998; 21(3): 173-186.

Affiliation

College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. marcia.hern@uc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10531893

Abstract

This article discusses conducting research with adolescents as a positive experience, both from a clinical and scholarly perspective. However, topics involving risk-taking behaviors may be especially difficult for adolescents to discuss openly. To implement research protocols with the adolescent population, particularly when dealing with risk-taking behaviors, investigators need to be aware of developmental challenges that warrant specific methodological choices. In a pilot study that involved adolescents who had been hospitalized for traumatic injury, the researchers gained valuable experience in conducting a study on substance use. Experiences with the study provide direction for future research about investigating sensitive topics with adolescents.

Language: en