Assent form: research with children and adolescents

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Abstract

This literature review seeks, through a qualitative approach, to address ethical aspects related to the
design of assent forms for research involving children and adolescents. The gap in Brazilian resolutions
regarding their composition is also discussed. Finally, some of the most relevant pieces of information
for designing the document are suggested.

Keywords:

Child, Personal autonomy, Informed Consent, Human experimentation

Author Biography

Danielle Cristina Cosac, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.

Danielle Cristina dos Santos Cosac – Doutoranda – cristinacosac@gmail.com
0000-0002-0868-5337

Vol. 33 (2025): Continued publication

Published:

2025-06-24

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420253820PT

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Cosac DC. Assent form: research with children and adolescents. Rev. Bioét. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 24 [cited 2025 Oct. 9];33. Available from: https://www.revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3820

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