Parental Consent in Research

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A 16-year-old is interviewed about daily hydration habits in school sport. No names used. Should parental consent be required?

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Waiver may be granted

Answer explanation

Non-sensitive, anonymized topic with minimal risk​

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A 17-year-old submits a survey about burnout in competitive school sports. No names collected, survey asks about emotional well-being. Should parental consent be required?

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Yes, parental consent is required

Answer explanation

Burnout relates to mental health; emotional risk even if anonymous.

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A researcher observes a PE class of 16 to 17 year olds with prior school approval. No names recorded. Should parental consent be required?

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Waiver may be granted

Answer explanation

Passive observation of public activity, low risk​.

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Interviews with 15-year-old swimmers about their favourite training drills. First names and club names recorded. Should parental consent be required?

Back

Yes, parental consent is required

Answer explanation

Under 16 and identifiable = higher risk

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Online survey of 16-17-year-olds about their experience using fitness trackers. No identifying data. Should parental consent be required?

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Waiver may be granted

Answer explanation

Anonymous tech usage data, minimal risk​

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Focus group with 17 year olds about physical injuries in PE. Facilitator is a PE teacher in the same school. Should parental consent be required?

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Yes, parental consent is required

Answer explanation

Sensitive topic + power imbalance = high ethical risk​

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Anonymous survey of 17-year-olds on gender bias in school sports team selection. Should parental consent be required?

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Yes, parental consent is required

Answer explanation

Sensitive social topic may lead to reputational/emotional harm​

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Should parental consent be required for 17-year-olds interviewed about nutrition and supplements used in training?

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Yes, parental consent is required.

Answer explanation

Health-related + audio recording = sensitive data​

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Should parental consent be required for 16-year-olds in a drawing activity with no names or direct identifiers?

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Waiver may be granted

Answer explanation

Creative task, non-sensitive, anonymized​

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Should parental consent be required for 15-16-year-old LGBTQ+ students surveyed anonymously about school safety?

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Waiver may be granted

Answer explanation

Parental involvement could pose harm; anonymity and protection needed​