Question

Provide examples of how social science researchers study the problem of human trafficking.

Answer 1

When it comes to studying human trafficking, social science researchers apply qualitative methods of research. This is usually in the form of primary data collected among victims using qualitative methods such as interviews and these produce the richest data which best informs practice. For instance, Raymond et al. (2007) interviewed victims of human trafficking from various nationalities using the interview method.

References:

Raymond, J. G., D’Cunha, J., Dzuhayatin, S. R., Hynes, H. P., Rodriguez, Z. R., & Santos, A. (2007). A Comparative Study of Women Trafficked in the Migration Process: Patterns, Profiles and Health Consequences of Sexual Exploitation in Five Countries (Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela and the United States). Retrieved from https://reliefweb.int/report/world/comparative-study-women-trafficked-migration-process-patterns-profiles-and-health.