SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS Social research methods revision 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? OtherOtherAll boards Created by: Kate HenneyCreated on: 25-01-11 14:37 A GLASGOW GANG OBSERVED JAMES PATRICK He assumed the role of a Glasgow street gang member, between October 1966 and January 1967, in order to experience gang life Example of participant observation Problems: someone got suspicious - could potentially be dangerous Deception = bad Did get inside information 1 of 2 TEAROOM TRADE Laud Humphreys investigated the homosexual activity of men in American public toilets He played the role of "watchqueen" observing hundreds of sexual acts Then followed them, took liscense plate numbers and turned up at their house a year later disguised as a health interviewer Covert Participant Observation Interviews Surveys Social costs: petition to take away Humphrey's Ph.D, fist fight and exodus Also public outrage 2 of 2
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