6. Ethical Issues and Socially sensitive research

Question 1

name the guidelines when conducting socially sensitive research

Answer 1

• privacy
• confidentiality
• sound and valid method
• deception
• informed consent
• cost / benefit analysis

Question 2

name the arguments for socially sensitive research

Answer 2

• by gaining better understanding of social issues we can gain a greater understanding
• psychologists have devised guidelines to resolve issues during SSR

Question 3

name the arguments against SSR

Answer 3

• flawed research has influenced society in a way that will disadvantage
• research can lead to a discrimination against certain groups
• guidelines for SSR lack power and therefore may not prevent research which are not carrying out the research