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Ethical and Methodological Complexities in Research Involving Sexual Minorities
Author(s) -
Bettinger Thomas V.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
new horizons in adult education and human resource development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1939-4225
DOI - 10.1002/nha3.10372
Subject(s) - transgender , lesbian , queer , sexual minority , sexual orientation , psychology , empirical research , sociology , resource (disambiguation) , homosexuality , engineering ethics , gender studies , social psychology , pedagogy , epistemology , computer network , philosophy , computer science , engineering
While there is growing attention to sexual minorities in adult education (AE) and human resource development (HRD) literature, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have received very little attention in AE or in HRD research. This article captures methodological issues and concerns from LBGTQ‐related research from psychological, sociological, social work, and related bodies of knowledge, as well as lessons learned from the author's empirical research, to inform and prepare AE and HRD researchers regarding the greater complexities in conceptualizing research on LGBTQ populations, potential ethical dilemmas, and specific safeguards that may be appropriate for LGBTQ research participants.