Janssens, A. Cecile JW, and Peter Kraft. "Research conducted using data obtained through online communities: ethical implications of methodological limitations." (2012): e1001328.

Recent initiatives leveraging social media and online platforms for scientific research, particularly through self-reported data from self-selected participants, face inherent methodological challenges. These include selection bias, information bias, and confounding, which necessitate cautious interpretation of results and often require further replication. It is crucial to communicate research findings to participants clearly and accurately, ensuring transparency around data sharing and commercial use of research outcomes.