ethical implication of research studies and theory inc social sensitivity

Question 1

what is sieber and stanley define as socially sensitive as

Answer 1

studies in which there are potential social consequences or implications either directly for the participants in the research OR the class of individuals represented by the research

Question 2

what are the 3 implications for the research process/what could they arise from

Answer 2

research question

dealing with participants

the way the findings are used

Question 3

how could the research question raise ethical implications inc exp eg

Answer 3

the way in which the question is phrased and investigated may influence the way in which the findings are interpreted

eg research into so called “alternative relationships” are guilty of heterosexual bias as homosexual relationships are compared and judged against heterosexual norms THEREFORE the title of research could make someone form prejudice/take the findings the wrong way

Question 4

how could dealing with participants raise ethical implications inc exp eg

Answer 4

issues with informed consent, confidentiality and psychological harm

eg domestic abuse research: relive experiences = psych harm, risk of partner finding out taking part in study = risk of more harm if find out

ps may provide ic but might not fully understand effect of research

so can be damaging to not study it as we wouldnt understand the psych effects of da but might be harmful to do it

Question 5

how could the way findings are used raise ethical implications

Answer 5

media is interested and publicise sensitive info