3.3 Ethics at Micro, Meso, and Macro Levels

Question 1

At the ? level, researchers must consider their own conduct and the rights of individual research
participants.

Answer 1

micro (Individual)

Question 2

At the ? level, researchers should think about the expectations of their given profession (in this case,
sociology).

Which the ASA has already outlined with it’s code of ethics; even if research is carried out through the way that follows the code of ethics and results in someone experiencing legal trouble the ASA will do all they can to help.

Answer 2

meso (groups)

Question 3

At the ? level, a researcher should consider her or his duty to, and the expectations of, society

Answer 3

macro (society)

Question 4

Which inquiry level do these questions for researchers to ask themselves belong to?

• Does my research impinge on the individual’s right to privacy?
• Could my research offend subjects in any way?
• Could my research cause emotional distress to any of my subjects?
• Has my own conduct been ethical throughout the research process?

Answer 4

Micro/Individual

Question 5

Which inquiry level do these questions for researchers to ask themselves belong to?

• Does my research follow the ethical guidelines of my profession and discipline?
• Have I met my duty to those who funded my research?

Answer 5

Meso/Group

Question 6

Which inquiry level do these questions for researchers to ask themselves belong to?

• Does my research meet the societal expectations of social research?
• Have I met my social responsibilities as a researcher?

Answer 6

Macro/Society