Ethical implications of research and theories Flashcards
What are ethical implications
Impact research/theories has on society, public policy and how people are seen(can be positive or negative)
Give examples of ethical implications
Milgram - The way obedience works e.g. in wars has been understood better
Bowlby’s monotropic theory - Fathers in society(single fathers especially) would feel incapable of forming attachment/would want to avoid being single parents
What is socially sensitive research (SSR)
Research with potential consequences for participants or groups of people they represent
Give examples of socially sensitive research (SSR)
Milgram - People would be forced to follow orders due to the research even if they dont agree - can also lead to people not having responsibility for actions
Bowlby’s monotropic theory - Mothers would feel like they’re forced to stay home to form monotropy - fathers may be encouraged to leave as they aren’t necessary
What are the 4 points that should be considered before conducting research
Research question - Is the question stereotypical or damaging for particular groups
Research method - Consider ethical guidelines
Institutional context - Who is funding the research and how are they going to use the data
Interpretation/application - How will findings be interpreted/applied in the real world
Evaluate ethical implications of research and theories
SSR can lead to discrimination - Past sterilisation of black women justified by low IQ scores of small amount of black women
SSR can be beneficial for society e.g. EWT research showing children can be reliable when questioned appropriately - counter - some groups e.g. disabled people may be missed when conducting research - not representative - lacks population validity
SSR has led to researchers suggesting controversial topics e.g. gender should be avoided - prevents wrongful interpretation/discrimination - counter - researchers avoid their responsibility to discover more info on human behaviour by doing so
