This was the title of a solicitation I saw earlier today. Seems like despite the fact that the style guides I have (APA; AMA) specify that participant is preferred to subject, I still see (and hear) subjects on a regular basis. However, the IRB applications I have seen refer to 'human subjects research'. Maybe that is why this term continues to be used so often. Still, I cringe every time I read or see it. After all, I realize that co-researcher is not likely to catch on for use other than by some qualitative researchers, but I do not understand why so many people have so much difficulty with the term participants. It also seems a little more welcoming, not to mention respectful. What do you think? Would you be more involved to volunteer to be a research subject or a research participant? Better yet, how about co-researcher?
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AuthorI am Sheryl L. Chatfield, Ph.D, C.T.R.S. I am a member of the faculty in the College of Public Health at Kent State University. I also Co-coordinate the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research and I am a member of the Design Innovation Team at Kent State. Archives
February 2024
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