Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups

This webinar covers ethical focus group practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, and Institutional and Tribal IRB oversight.

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About this Webinar

Focus groups primarily facilitate open-ended dives within qualitative research, often asking participants to share personal stories, experiences, or perspectives in a group setting. We’ll explore human subjects’ protections and other considerations at the core of ethical research relationships related to focus groups, including when, why, and how to engage with Institutional and Tribal Research Review Boards (IRBs and Tribal IRBs), and best practices for informed consent and confidentiality with special attention to working with Indigenous communities.

Release Date: March 5, 2026

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Faculty, Higher Education Administrators, Student (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


Webinar Content

Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups

Presented by: April Petillo, PhD - Northern Arizona University & CES Partnership, LLC; Michael Petillo, MSME - CES Partnership, LLC

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and understand why, when, and how to engage institutional and tribal internal review boards (IRBs) for focus group data collection.
  • Examine challenges and best practices for informed consent and confidentiality in focus groups.
  • Understand the emergent principles of ethical research relationships specific to focus groups, particularly when engaging with Indigenous communities.

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ID (Language): 21711 (English)


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