Ethical implications of research

Question 1

Define ethical implications

Answer 1

Consequences of research on individuals.

Question 2

Define social sensitivity according to Sieber and Stanley

Answer 2

Potential implications for ppts in research based on sensitive subjects

Question 3

What implications are there for the research process in socially sensitive research?

Answer 3

Changes in research question, dealing with ppts, changes in the way findings are used.

Question 4

Describe changes in research questions.

Answer 4

Sieber and Stanley- the way research questions phrased influence finding interpretation.

Question 5

Describe dealing with ppts

Answer 5

Acknowledging informed consent, confidentiality and psych harm important in socially sensitive research.
E.g., domestic abuse research

Question 6

Describe the way findings are used

Answer 6

Data protection.

Question 7

Strength of socially sensitive research, in terms of it benefitting groups who have been studied.

Answer 7

E.g., homosexuality used to be bad.
Change aided by Kinsey report, anonymous interviews 5000 men sexual behvaiour= homosexuality normal.
Illustrates importance of addressing sensitive topics.

Question 8

Counterpoint of a strength of socially sensitive research, in terms of benefits for groups who have been studied.

Answer 8

Studies negative consequences.
E.g., research found criminal gene as basis of crimianlity0 could be convicted because of it?
Suggests need for consideration of consequences

Question 9

Strength of socially sensitive research, in terms of real-world application.

Answer 9

Basis for gov social policies

Question 10

Limitation of socially sensitive research, in terms of poor research design leading o erroneous findings.

Answer 10

E.g., Burt’s research helped create 11+ despite fraud.

Socially sensitive research must be planned carefully to ensure valid findings because of effects on pp.