In this article we argue that not providing a tangible benefit is inconsistent with the principle of social justice and the ethics of working with marginalized groups ( Berkowitz & McCubbin, 2005 King, Vigil, Herrera, Hajek, & Jones, 2007). This article examines what this “service” could look like, who might be responsible for providing this service, and the challenges that are associated with providing a tangible benefit. This tangible service should be an integral part of the research implementation and a necessary option offered to the respondent after data collection has occurred. A tangible benefit could range from providing the respondent with a list of applicable services to the actual provision of services, such as cancer screenings, stress management workshops, health screenings, and so on. The terms “service” and “tangible benefit” are used interchangeably and denote the provision of a concrete benefit that is consistent with the research question and is distinguishable from any altruistic benefits that research participants might receive from participation in exploratory research. This article examines the responsibilities of researchers who specifically conduct descriptive research to provide a service immediately following data collection to marginalized, disenfranchised, and vulnerable respondents.
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