Many socio-behavioral researchers find some of the vocabulary of human subjects protection and the policies of IRBs to have a decidedly natural science orientation. Be assured that the Kenyon College IRB has excellent representation from the Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines.

Information from the NSF on Social Science and the Common Rule

If you are confused by the terminology used or unsure how a question pertains to your research, you may contact the IRB administrator for help in completing your IRB application.

Here is some additional help for certain types of socio-behavioral research:

Ethnography

Oral History

Evolving Research

Survey Research

Sexual Violence Research

Research on Online Communities