ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS Flashcards
What are ethical implications?
The consequence of research on an individual or at a societal level.
Who developed the idea of social sensitivity?
Seiber and Stanley
What is social sensitivity?
Studies in which there are potentially consequences on an individual or represented group.
List three ways that findings may be used?
-give scientific credence to existing prejudices
-media may twist
-must consider how findings may be used!!
Can socially sensitive studies benefit the groups studied?
Yes, however there may be negative consequences for some groups. Eg comparing homosexual relationships using heterosexual norms leads to heterosexual bias, which may be damaging to homosexuals.
Can certain groups rely on socially sensitive issues?
Yes, some people such as policy makers use socially sensitive research to justify policies that may protect groups. It has real world application.
What can be an impact of poor research in a socially sensitive experiment?
May lead to incorrect data, which may affect the individuals and their represented groups. An example is Burt’s 11+ exam, which unethically categorised children on their intelligence in one area.
