Roocha Shah¹

The Quadrant 1(3):16-18

How to cite: Shah R. The Hawthorne Effect in Research: Unveiling the complexity of participant behavior. The Quadrant. 2023; 1(3):16-18

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11114834

ABSTRACT

Hawthorne effect refers to an aspect of research that can have an influential role in the interpretation of results of in vivo studies. When participants modify their behavior upon knowing that they are a part of research, it leads to erratic assessments of the participant’s behavior, thereby drawing misleading conclusions. This paper is a concise review on the various facets of Hawthorne effect and how to overcome it.

Keywords: Hawthorne Effect, Evidence-based Dentistry, Patient Participation, Behavior Modification

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hawthorne effect in evidence-based dentistry

• Various ways to makeup for the Hawthorne effect

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS

¹Department of Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

Received: 21st October 2022

Accepted: 1st January 2023

Published: 28th May 2023

The Hawthorne Effect in Research: Unveiling the complexity of participant behavior