The primary ethical issue in this scenario is d. Confidentiality. Even though the participant's name was changed, the highly specific details that could lead to identification of the teen violate the ethical principle of maintaining confidentiality. Researchers have an obligation to protect the identities of their participants and ensure that sensitive information does not lead to the identification of individuals involved in their studies.
A researcher publishes a case study about a teenage participant with a rare psychological disorder. Even though the name is changed, the details are so specific that people in the community can identify the teen. What was the primary ethical issue?
a
Debriefing
b
Informed assent
c
Protection from harm
d
Confidentiality
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