Research Method Observation Case Study

Question 1

What was the James Patrick Glasgow Gangs Observation and why?

Answer 1

Patrick made a link with a gang member in Glasgow, Scotland. He went undercover and joined the gang to observe and research why people join gangs, what crimes do they crime and why etc

Question 2

What was an issue with study and what did it almost cost?

Answer 2

This was a very dangerous study, Patrick wouldn’t participate in any violent behaviour which led to suspicions from other members which almost cost his cover to be blown

Question 3

Ethical issues with James Patrick study?

Answer 3

-no protection from harm
-harm mentally etc
-deception
-no consent from participates