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Power imbalance (researcher-participant)

A power imbalance between researcher and participant (such as employer-employee) is an unequal relationship that can compromise how freely consent is actually given.

In context

You'll usually need this when an unequal relationship, such as employer-employee, could compromise how freely consent is given.

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