Ethical Implications Flashcards
What are ethical implications
Impact psychological research may have in terms of the rights of others which arises when there is a conflict between psychologists need to gain valid and valuable research findings whilst preserving rights and dignity of participants
What is socially sensitive research
Studies in which there are potential consequences/implications either directly for ppts or for the class of individuals represented by the research
Three ethical issues in socially sensitive research
-implications(wider effects of such research should be carefully considered, some may be seen as giving scientific credence to prejudice)
-public policy(can be used for wrong purpose, may be adopted by government for political ends)
-validity of the research (some findings presented as objective in the past have turned out to be fraudulent)
Ways to deal with ethical implications
-consider research question carefully and whether it is damaging to particular group
-dealing with ppts: informed consent, confidentiality and psychological harm
-ways the findings are used: consider in advance how findings may be used as may impact on what data they intend to collect
