@article{ref1,
title="Sensitive topics and adolescents: making research about risk behaviors happen",
journal="Issues in comprehensive pediatric nursing",
year="1998",
author="Hern, M. and Miller, M. and Sommers, M. and Dyehouse, J.",
volume="21",
number="3",
pages="173-186",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0146-0862",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}