• The risk of causing the participant and others harm in research settings. For example: if a participant is asked to discuss a traumatic topic and becomes upset.
  • The risk of harm being disclosed or identified in research settings. For example: if a young child reveals that they are left home alone for long periods of time.
  • Direct risks posed by health conditions. For example: exposing participants to an increased chance of catching COVID.

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1 https://user-research.education.gov.uk/standards-and-principles/participant-safeguarding/

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