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Recruiting subjects for clinical aggression research
Author(s) -
Bryant Stephen G.,
Felthous Alan R.,
Barratt Ernest S.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
aggressive behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.223
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1098-2337
pISSN - 0096-140X
DOI - 10.1002/1098-2337(1993)19:2<107::aid-ab2480190203>3.0.co;2-3
Subject(s) - aggression , human factors and ergonomics , psychology , injury prevention , poison control , suicide prevention , occupational safety and health , clinical psychology , medicine , medical emergency , psychiatry , pathology
The authors discuss the process and problems of recruiting subjects for a study of violent behavior experienced by otherwise normal adults. In a recent study, intensive recruitment efforts generated 443 self‐referrals that resulted in the entry of ten percent of the inquirers. Descriptive clinical and demographic profiles of applicants are presented with emphasis on factors associated with noninclusion. Possible explanations for low admission rates are explored. The authors offer three specific recommendations which should help other investigators to recruit suitable subjects for clinical aggression research. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.