What are the Challenges in Ensuring Voluntary Participation?
Despite its importance, ensuring voluntary participation can be challenging:
Cultural Sensitivity: Researchers must be aware of cultural norms and values that may impact participants' willingness to engage in the study. Language Barriers: Providing information in a language that participants understand is essential for informed consent. Power Dynamics: In some cases, power imbalances between researchers and participants can influence the voluntariness of participation.
