The Effects of Requiring Parental Consent for Research on Adolescents' Risk Behaviors: A Meta-analysis

Liu, Chao; Cox, Ronald B.; Washburn, Isaac J.; Croff, Julie M.; Crethar, Hugh C.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.01.015

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“…Students expressing study interest in response to information provided by mail or teachers (initial 38% response), for whom written parental consent was obtained, were invited to participate (65% of those returning consent forms). Response rates were consistent with other studies of youth substance use requiring active parental consent (Liu et al, 2017; Pokorny et al, 2001). Of these youth, 88% attended a 2-hour group orientation session prior to providing assent and being enrolled.…”

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Adolescent recanting of alcohol use: A longitudinal investigation of time-varying intra-individual predictors

Sokolovsky

Janssen

Barnett

et al. 2018

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Background: Recanting- denying previous reports of lifetime substance use- occurs frequently in longitudinal investigations of adolescent substance use. While research has focused on how individual differences contribute to recanting, intra-individual factors associated with recanting over time remain understudied. Methods: Adolescents (n=1,023) were assessed six times between 2009 – 2015. The sample included participants who reported ever-sipping alcohol in at least one assessment who maintained or recanted ever-sipping at the subsequent assessment (n=543, 53.1% of full sample; 54.5% female; 84.9% white; 89.5% non-Hispanic). The majority (58.6%) of the sample recanted ever-sipping. We fit linear mixed models to investigate whether prospective changes in perceived peer drinking, peer approval, alcohol expectancies, and fear of reprisal predicted recanting. To explore whether mechanisms of recanting differed for delayed (i.e., two assessments or later) recanting, we refit the models in a subset of data excluding immediate (i.e., subsequent assessment) recanters. Results: Prospective increases in perceived peer drinking (OR=0.65), peer approval of drinking (OR=0.82), and positive and negative alcohol expectancies (OR=0.96; 0.98, respectively) predicted lower odds of recanting. Similar effects were observed among only delayed recanters. Conclusion: Time-varying, intra-individual factors uniquely predicted recanting over time. Although most recanting occurs immediately following the initial report of ever-sipping, the observed effects were consistent between delayed recanters and the sample as a whole. Considering the systematic patterns evident in recanting, researchers should consider using computer-assisted or other research methods that minimize or verify recanting when it occurs while also informing missing data models.

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Adolescent recanting of alcohol use: A longitudinal investigation of time-varying intra-individual predictors

Sokolovsky

Janssen

Barnett

et al. 2018

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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“…Active consent refers to standard consent procedures that require the parent or guardian's signature so that the corresponding student can participate in research. In contrast, passive consent refers to a process in which the parent or guardian signs the consent form only if they elect to withhold consent for their child to participate (Courser, Lavrakas, Collins & Ditterline, 2009;Liu, Cox, Washburn, Croff, & Crethar, 2017). Active consent more greatly empowers parents in the consent process, however, this approach typically results in lower participation rates and tends to introduce greater demographic bias to the sample (Courser et al, 2009;Liu et al, 2017).…”

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“…In contrast, passive consent refers to a process in which the parent or guardian signs the consent form only if they elect to withhold consent for their child to participate (Courser, Lavrakas, Collins & Ditterline, 2009;Liu, Cox, Washburn, Croff, & Crethar, 2017). Active consent more greatly empowers parents in the consent process, however, this approach typically results in lower participation rates and tends to introduce greater demographic bias to the sample (Courser et al, 2009;Liu et al, 2017). Some argue that active parental consent may prevent access to needed interventions, and even revokes the choice to participate from minors who may possess the capacity to make a reasoned, informed decision regarding participation (Coyne, 2010;Flicker & Guta, 2008).…”

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Ethical and Methodological Challenges of Implementing Social Work Survey Research in Schools: A Perspective from the Suburban United States

Newransky¹,

Kyriakakis²,

Samaroo³

et al. 2020

International Journal of School Social Work

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Many researchers view schools as the ideal setting to study social and behavioral interventions with youth. As trusted community-based organizations, schools are natural partners for social work researchers who focus on bridging the needs of the most vulnerable populations. Awareness and consideration of critical issues related to conducting research within the school system enables social work researchers to plan and conduct rigorous studies while developing sustainable partnerships with schools. This article outlines key ethical and methodological challenges of conducting school-based survey research, and shares lessons learned and recommendations from the evaluation of a dating violence prevention curriculum implemented in U.S. suburban high schools.

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“…no details about consent procedures were given. Furthermore, no studies stating waiver for parental consent were found (Liu, Cox, Washburn, Croff, & Crethar, 2017).…”

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“…1. The need for parental consent can then introduce systematic bias in research (Liu et al, 2017;Ruiz-Canela et al, 2013).…”

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Older adolescents participating in sensitive research: The voices we cannot hear

Fourie

Aveyard

Jackson

2019

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Research with young people is essential for identifying and addressing current and future health issues of our youth. Health research with adolescents often involves topics considered sensitive and can include issues around body image, healthcare practices, sexuality and substance use. Some areas are more sensitive than others, and Lee and Renzetti (1993)argue that the degree of sensitivity is di-

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The Effects of Requiring Parental Consent for Research on Adolescents' Risk Behaviors: A Meta-analysis

Cited by 86 publications

References 33 publications

Adolescent recanting of alcohol use: A longitudinal investigation of time-varying intra-individual predictors

Adolescent recanting of alcohol use: A longitudinal investigation of time-varying intra-individual predictors

Ethical and Methodological Challenges of Implementing Social Work Survey Research in Schools: A Perspective from the Suburban United States

Older adolescents participating in sensitive research: The voices we cannot hear

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