Informed Consent in Non-Profit Research: Principles, Challenges, and Practices
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-03
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About the Article
This article explores the ethical and practical dimensions of informed consent in non-profit research, highlighting its central role in protecting participant autonomy and ensuring research credibility. It examines the three core components of consent—information disclosure, comprehension, and voluntariness—and analyzes challenges in resource-limited, culturally diverse, or low-literacy environments. Drawing on historical ethical violations and contemporary community-based practices, the article presents strategies for adapting consent procedures to local contexts, including plain language, visual aids, translation, oral consent, and community engagement. By integrating global ethical standards with culturally sensitive practices, non-profits can strengthen trust, enhance transparency, and reinforce the integrity and social responsibility of their research initiatives.
Key Topics
- Informed consent principles
- Non-profit research ethics
- Participant autonomy and voluntariness
- Cultural sensitivity in research
- Consent in low-resource contexts
- Ethical oversight and best practices
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Informed Consent in Non-Profit Research: Principles, Challenges, and Practices. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-vz-imp-dt-cm-str-tp-03
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