Ethical Implicstion Of Research

Question 1

Who are ethical guidelines creates by ?

Answer 1

It is created by British psychologist society and university ethics committees

Question 2

Why are ethical guidelines made ?

Answer 2

They are made to avoid any research causing difficulties for any people involved directly or indirectly

Question 3

Why are socially sensitive research used ?

Answer 3

They are used to describe research which may have costs for participants indirectly or directly or people/group they represent

Question 4

What can SSR do ?

Answer 4

It can create stigma for others like those with mental health issues and change the public view of such groups/social norms/policy.

Question 5

How can research be socially sensitive ?

Answer 5

Through the research question, treatment of participants, institutional context,interpretation and use of findings

Question 6

What is an example of SSR ?

Answer 6

Raine (1990) did a study on the killer brain which is considered socially sensitive as it suggests children can be identified as having a predisposition to violent behaviour

Question 7

What is another example of SSR ?

Answer 7

Humphrey’s (1970) is considered socially sensitive as it investigates the sexual practice of gay men in public toilets at a time where homosexuality was not widely accepted. His findings where 14% were member of the gay community interest in primarily homosexual relationships, challenged society’s views on homosexuals as being promiscuous(many sexual partners) and degenerate(having lost physical, mental or moral quantities which are considered normal)

Question 8

(A03) What is a strength of ethical implication ?

Answer 8

Scar (1988) suggested regardless of the outcome there was a duty of the psychologist to carry out SSR as it could be important in raising awareness of topic such as race,sex and gender inequalities.

Question 9

(A03) What is a another strength of ethical implication ?

Answer 9

Aronson (1992) said stopping research because of its sensitivity is taking a backwards step and suggested it would be better to educate people about sensitive topics so they do not shy away from it

Question 10

(A03) What is a weakness of ethical implication ?

Answer 10

It is not possible to anticipate the effects of research in individual, group or society. Make it difficult to judge whether or not the research should be carried out

Question 11

(A03) What is a weakness of ethical implication ?

Answer 11

Guidelines are not always objectively decided as decision makers interpret them in respect of each piece of research shown for consideration