Reciprocity is important in doing research...particularly for anthropologist since we often live in the communties while doing the research...Part of reciprocity is small gifts ...what ever is the custom in that area...fruit, cookies when you are visiting to do the research...
Another is time, information, emotional support...
The only time I ever payed research participants is when I did focus groups...even thought I provided food and information, I didn't feel this was enough...and the donor felt that it was important to pay for their participation. I have also supplied vouchers for transportation and childcare...Depends on the situation.
Bertie Mo, Ph.D., MPH
Sara Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:Hi, I think this is an interesting discussion - I have thought long and hard about
'paying' people who agree to take part in my research in some way. I am focusing
upon mothers going out in public with their learning disabled children and I feel
quite uncomfortable expecting people to give up their time for me.
I thought about giving vouchers to people if I got funding for my study but then I
didn't (!!) so now I send them a thank you card. One participant asked me for some
information which I was able to get her but everyone who has taken
part has said how much they've enjoyed the opportunity to talk about their experiences.
I agree with the argument that people should be reimbursed for any expenses
they incur but I wonder if you start paying people it changes the whole nature of the
research.
Keith, you say if you pay peanuts... but how much should be paid and if you pay more
do you get a 'better' knowledge from participants?
Sara
> Dear Keith, Although I agree with what you are saying I also feel that
> paying participants is not the only way that you can convey that you value a
> persons help with research. Inclusion in the research and it's outcome as
> well as respect and open communication can go a long way. Sarah.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "keith armstrong"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 12:13 AM
> Subject: Re: advice and payment for time....
>
>
> Most up to date text books cost allot of money, most researchers buy some of
> them when the information is essential to the research, even though they
> sigh, as the give the money over at the bookshops cash desk.
>
> Many researchers of people with impairments do not value their victims
> (subjects) information highly enough. Disabled people knowledge and time is
> not valued. If it paid for at a reasonable rate) the subject is more likely
> to feel valued and be prepared to give more thoughtful responses. Remember
> if you pay peanuts or less you get ...............
>
> Its not like breathing it is paying for the knowledge of experience which
> cannot be obtained in those expensive books.
>
> Trying telling them at the supermarket, that you give your free time to some
> social work researcher, so they should give you cheaper food.
>
> Disabled people live in poverty. It is about time that changed. It is
> about time our community was valued.
>
> Keith
>
>
> On Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:29:16 0100 , "Smith, Glenn"
> wrote:
> >Paid for their time ? Can't people do things without payment even if they
> >are poor -
> often the student will be poorer then the participant as was the
> >case in my PhD...I really don't believe in payments in research and that is
> >not to ignore peoples poverty...what do others think ?
> >
> >Glenn
> >
> >Dr Glenn Smith,
> >Research Fellow,
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