Self-Care and Well-being for Researchers Studying Sensitive Issues
Self-care is essential when studying painful, sad, difficult experiences or situations. Find strategies and tips in this video from Dr. Helen Kara and collection of open-access articles.
Sensitive Research and the COVID 19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has created yet more sensitive research concerns. Read this post from Lahman and Brown for suggestions.
Understanding Cultural Issues in Research Design: A Webinar Panel
Watch the recorded “Understanding cultural issues in research design” webinar and find relevant resources.
Research Across Cultures: Interview with Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Dr. Safary Wa-Mbaleka discusses what he has learned from conducting research and teaching methods in the US, Asia, and Africa.
Studying Across Cultures: Research Articles
How can you conduct research in cultures different from your own? See this collection of open-access articles for ideas.
Online Interviews about Sensitive Topics
How can you interview participants online about sensitive topics? Tips from Janet Salmons, author of Doing Qualitative Research Online.
Studying Sensitive Problems Online
Studying sensitive problems is difficult. What happens when you conduct the research online? See this collection of open access research examples.
Compassion Fatigue: The Potential Impact of Sensitive Research on the Researcher
Self-care is essential when collecting data about sensitive issues. See this post from Dr. Maria Lahman for strategies.
Russia - Ukraine War: Open-Access Articles
Read these open-access SAGE articles for important background and context about the current war in Ukraine.
Years After Graduating, I Still Rely on Skills Gained from Interdisciplinary Research
Dr. Diringer discusses fieldwork with partners in the Amazon.
COVID-19 as Chrysalis: Research Representation Considerations from the College Class of 2025
Thinking about studying college students, or partnering with student co-researchers. you will find this post by Ari Burstein.
Covid, Gender and Publications
This open-access article explores some of the implications of Covid pandemic shutdowns and isolation for female academics.
(Re)Conceptualizing Definitions from the Inside: Underrepresented Groups in Overrepresented Research
Considerations in research with underrepresented groups along the bias lines of overrepresentation
Research with Vulnerable Participants
Research with vulnerable participants involves special considerations. Find examples in this collection of open-access articles from SAGE journals.
Relationally Approaching Fieldwork: Using Indigenous Methodologies as Ethical Practices in the Context of Human Participant Research
Dr. Durdella offers suggestions for researchers who want to take a respectful, relational approach.
Studying Trauma
A collection of open-access articles offers methodological examples for researchers who want to study highly sensitive problems.
Research and Innovation: A Design Perspective
Dr. Muratovski reminds us that researchers work in a variety of settings, so must tailor studies and present proposals that will be understood.
Researching Sensitive Problems: Inequities
As part of a series about studying sensitive topics, this collection of open-access articles includes a variety of studies about inequity.
Research for Gender Inclusion: Transitioning Your Vocabulary
Simple tips for making your survey or interview welcoming to all.
Interdisciplinary Researchers Discuss Faculty-Student Research
What do faculty members learn when they guide students in research projects? Three Bass Connections program faculty discuss their experiences.