Ethical and conceptual challenges in researching human trafficking in Edo state, Nigeria

The aim of this paper is to further understanding on the ethical and conceptual challenges associated with researching human trafficking in Edo state, Nigeria. The contribution addresses perceptions of these phenomena among some local actors in the state. Based on five years’ research on human traff...

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Main Author: Diagboya, Precious (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Trends in organized crime
Year: 2023, Volume: 26, Issue: 4, Pages: 444-462
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Ethical and conceptual challenges
Local actors
Policy making
Research
Human Trafficking
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to further understanding on the ethical and conceptual challenges associated with researching human trafficking in Edo state, Nigeria. The contribution addresses perceptions of these phenomena among some local actors in the state. Based on five years’ research on human trafficking from Nigeria to Europe, this paper puts into perspective local perceptions, and some dynamics of data collection. Also considered here are ethical challenges bordering on trust and suspicion of the researcher’s intent, informed consent and suspicion of researcher’s motive especially those linked to funding. The paper concludes by recommending ways of navigating as well as overcoming the associated challenges in researching human trafficking in Edo state.
ISSN:1936-4830
DOI:10.1007/s12117-023-09504-2