SAFER ET AL (1979) issues, strengths, weaknesses

Question 1

ISSUES AND DEBTATES (How could it be argued that this research is deterministic?

Answer 1

The study suggests ppl may not have full control over WHEN they seek treatment as their decistions may be influenced by psychological, social and environmental factors. (rather than choice)

Question 2

ISSUES AND DEBATES? (What ethical guidelines could be argued to have been violated?)

Answer 2

• PRIVACY= Ppts may feel vulnerable sharing personal justifications for delays or previous medical experiences.
• HARM= Ppts may feel uncomfortable or guilty (for delays)

Question 3

Strengths?

Answer 3

RWA= * RWA: The research helps inform DRS/organisations why patients may delay seeking treatment.
* This could help in creating strategies to combat this

Question 4

weaknesses?

Answer 4

• Subjectivity=
• Self reports can be unreliable due to subjectivity
• May also result in social desirability bias as patients may not want to seem incompetent, lazy or judged due to their delay in seeking treatment.
• Thus, they may produce inaccurate answers skewing the results of the study.