Undertaking sensitive research in the health and social sciences : managing boundaries, emotions and risks / Virginia Dickson-Swift, Erica Lyn James, Pranee Liamputtong.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008.

xiii, 154 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-147) and index.

What is sensitive research? -- Doing sensitive research : methodological, theoretical, ethical and moral perspectives -- Conducting a sensitive research project -- Managing boundaries in sensitive research -- Emotions and sensitive research -- Managing risks and ethics in research -- Implications and recommendations for researchers.