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Gaining ethical approval for research into sensitive topics: two strikes and you're out?
- Authors:
- HAYS Sarah-Jane, MURPHY Glynis, SINCLAIR Neil
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(4), December 2003, pp.181-189.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The authors describe their experiences working with Multi-Centre Research Ethics Committees on a research proposal designed to assess the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy for men with intellectual disabilities who are at risk of sexual offending. The article describes the challenges faced by researchers designing research on sensitive topics and provides an example of the difficulties they encountered in working with Multi-Centre Research Ethics Committees. Questions whether the issue of study design should be part of the Multi-Centre Research Ethics Committees remit; whether the Committees were sufficiently responsive to concerns raised by researchers; whether they always understood the research; and whether the Central Officer for Research Ethics Committees should disallow re-submission after rejection by two Multi-Centre Research Ethics Committees.
Sexual offending and abuse perpetrated by men with learning disabilities: an integration of current research concerning assessment and treatment
- Authors:
- O'CONNOR C.R., ROSE J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(1), March 1998, pp.31-38.
This article is concerned with sexual offending and abuse by men with learning disabilities. The prevalence of individuals who sexually offend and have learning disabilities is considered. Vulnerability and maintaining factors are examined and the implications for assessment and treatment are discussed in some detail.
A cognitive-behavioural intervention to address inappropriate masturbation in a boy with mild learning disabilities
- Authors:
- WITHERS Paul S., GASKELL Sarah L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26(2), 1998, pp.58-61.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A minimally aversive cognitive-behavioural intervention was found to eliminate the inappropriate masturbation of an 11-year old boy with mild learning disabilities. Intervention strategies included discussion and education surrounding appropriate masturbatory behaviour, imagery and distraction techniques and positive reinforcement via parental involvement. Improvements were maintained at one-month and 12-month follow-ups. The discussion focuses on a number of ethical issues raised by this intervention.