Even though social workers need to conduct research on issues related to adolescents to gain and disseminate knowledge, there are obvious ethical concerns, including:
A) Parents may volunteer their teens for participation in research even though the teens may not fully understand or agree to participate in the research activity
B) Whether participants who need consent from guardians to participate in research may not truthfully disclose the nature of their behaviors (for fear the information will get back to the parent/guardian)
C) Teen research participants may not accurately disclose information or report behaviors for fear their activities may be reported to the police
D) All of the above are ethical concerns

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All of the options listed are valid ethical concerns when conducting research with adolescents. It is important for social workers to carefully consider the potential risks and benefits of their research, and to obtain informed consent from both participants and their guardians when appropriate. Additionally, safeguards should be put in place to protect participants' confidentiality and ensure that their information is not shared inappropriately.

Even Though Social Workers Need to Conduct Research on Issues