Ethical Considerations When Using Social Media for Research

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  • Author(s): Hammer MJ;Hammer MJ
  • Source:
    Oncology nursing forum [Oncol Nurs Forum] 2017 Jul 01; Vol. 44 (4), pp. 410-412.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Oncology Nursing Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7809033 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1538-0688 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0190535X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Pittsburgh, PA : Oncology Nursing Society
      Original Publication: New York, Oncology Nursing Society.
    • Subject Terms:
    • Abstract:
      Because of its adaptation across age groups and populations, social media is being used as a venue for the conduction of research studies. The implications for use of social media to streamline data collection and analyses to understand epidemiologic effects of disease are intriguing. Public access to personalized Internet-based searches and conversations for patients with or at risk for cancer can potentially allow providers to target individuals for earlier interventions and improved outcomes. Although publicly posted, the use of personal information to solicit research participants, implement interventions, or abstract information for research studies raises questions regarding maintaining the ethical conduct of research.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: ethics; infodemiology; infoveillance; social media
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20170621 Date Completed: 20180417 Latest Revision: 20190612
    • Publication Date:
      20240105
    • Accession Number:
      10.1188/17.ONF.410-412
    • Accession Number:
      28632249