14. It is the responsibility of the researcher to consider any potential risk that a participant might experience. Risk to participants may be tolerable in research as long as it is necessary to gather the information and as long as the researcher has provided appropriate ways to minimize the risk. Carefully estimate risk level assumed by your participants in the table below. Level of risk A. Psychological stress greater than life Not applicable (potential to perceive topic or materials as Minimal risk threatening, offensive, degrading, etc.) Substantial risk Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary. B. Social or economic stress greater than Not applicable daily life (potential to perceive experience as Minimal risk potentially damaging to financial standing, Substantial risk to employability or ability to retain job, or to reputation) Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary. C. Physical or medical risk greater than Not applicable life (potential for physical injury or negative Minimal risk impact on health) Substantial risk Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary.
14. It is the responsibility of the researcher to consider any potential risk that a participant might experience. Risk to participants may be tolerable in research as long as it is necessary to gather the information and as long as the researcher has provided appropriate ways to minimize the risk. Carefully estimate risk level assumed by your participants in the table below. Level of risk A. Psychological stress greater than life (potential to perceive topic or materials as threatening, offensive, degrading, etc.) Not applicable Minimal risk Substantial risk Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary. B. Social or economic stress greater than daily life (potential to perceive experience as potentially damaging to financial standing, to employability or ability to retain job, or to reputation) Not applicable Minimal risk Substantial risk Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary. C. Physical or medical risk greater than life (potential for physical injury or negative impact on health) Not applicable Minimal risk Substantial risk Describe circumstances that could lead to risk if applicable. Attach additions if necessary.
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