Please read the articles below and respond to the questions that follow. Submit your responses to the Dropbox by Sunday at 11:59pm.
Article 1– https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2014/04/encouraging-older-adults-participate-research
(if the link for article 1 does not work, please copy and paste it into a new window).
Article 2– https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/07/13/ut-austin-scrutinizes-ethics-controversial-same-sex-parenting-study
Case Study Questions
- In Article 1, what reasons were given for why older adults might not participate in research? What other reasons might exist?
- Considering Article 1, how can we apply the APA Code of Ethics to working with older adults? How can we apply Saint Leo University’s Core Values?
- Briefly summarize the case presented in Article 2.
- Were the APA Code of Ethics violated in this case (article 2)? Explain.
- Were Saint Leo Univeristy’s Core Values violated in this case?
- What recommendations do you have for investigating the research described in Article 2?
Case Study 8