Ethical Considerations in Social Work Research with Multiracial IndividualsPosted in Articles, Census/Demographics, Identity Development/Psychology, Media Archive, Social Science, United States on 2010-06-22 00:58Z by Steven |
Ethical Considerations in Social Work Research with Multiracial Individuals
Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
Volume 7, Number 1 (2010)
10 pages
Kelly F. Jackson, MSW, PhD, Assistant Professor of Social Work
Arizona State University
Growing diversity in the U.S. has prioritized social work’s ethical obligation to develop specialized knowledge and understanding of culture and its function in human behavior and society. One ethnic minority group that is receiving growing attention in the social sciences is multiracial persons, or persons who identify with more than one race or ethnic group. This population represents one of the fastest growing ethnic minority groups in the United States. The growing presence and visibility of multiracial persons in the US demands that social work researchers critically examine and understand the complexity of identity as it applies to people who identify with more than one race. This article will discuss both past and present conceptualizations of multiracial identity, and the methodological challenges specific to investigations with multiracial participants. This article will conclude with recommended strategies for ensuring ethically responsible and culturally sensitive research with multiracial persons.
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