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2007 National Research Ethics Conference The Ethics of Good Research 17-18 October 2007, Sebel Citygate Albert Park, Melbourne : 2007 National Research Ethics Conference The Ethics of Good Research 17-18 October 2007, Sebel Citygate Albert Park, Melbourne Ethical challenges in conducting research with ethnic communities
Dr Christine Lee
Department of Management, Monash University, Australia.
Email: Christine.Lee@BusEco.monash.edu.au
and
Dr Graeme Galloway
School of Psychological Sciences, La Trobe University, Australia.
Email: g.galloway@latrobe.edu.au
Why study ethnic populations?: Why study ethnic populations? Increasing immigration
Diverse population
‘New’ population born overseas
Less English speakers
Participation in local culture
Respecting expectations/needs
Demographics in Australia – born overseas Top two dozen countries (2006 census): Demographics in Australia – born overseas Top two dozen countries (2006 census)
Slide4: Demographics in Australia – languages Top dozen languages (2006 census) Speaks English only:
15,581,332
Not stated: 1,127,760
Total: 19,855,288
Challenges: Challenges Access
Recruitment
Consent
Interviews/focus groups/questionnaires
Researcher
Data (transcripts)
Interpretation
Example 1: Parks Victoria study - Users of Parks: Example 1: Parks Victoria study - Users of Parks Seven marketing segments
* as likely to be non-English speaking
Example 2: Investigating Ethnicity and Parks Usage: Example 2: Investigating Ethnicity and Parks Usage Twelve focus groups (117 participants)
Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Spanish and Vietnamese
Awareness of parks
Attitudes to parks
Usage of parks
Information needs
Recommendations
(Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health, June 1999)
Conclusion: Conclusion Need to understand participant
Awareness of cultural issues
Suitable data collection method
Monitor process – consent/data
Community consultation for accuracy
Aware of trends/changes/evolution