When Spending Time in the Field and Interacting with Participants

question 35

Multiple Choice

When spending time in the field and interacting with participants, it is important to do all of the following except ________.

• A) keep confidential what other respondents have shared with you
• B) refrain from putting in your notes what might upset your main informant
• C) recognize that keeping participants anonymous might not be possible
• D) try to ensure that close relationships with participants do not interfere with your ethical obligations to the other participants

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Definitions:

Stress Management

A wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's levels of stress, especially chronic stress, for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

Perceived Ability

The belief or impression regarding an individual's capacity to perform a task or role, which can influence self-confidence, motivation, and performance.

Coping

The process of managing stressful situations or emotions by making adjustments or adapting strategies to mitigate the perceived stress.

Continuance Commitment

An employee's psychological attachment to an organization based on the costs associated with leaving it.