Ethical Issues

Question 1

What is meant by Protection from Harm?

Answer 1

• Pps should not be exposed to any more risk than they would be in everyday life. If harm has been caused, pps should be offered counselling as part of the debrief

Question 2

What is Informed Consent?

Answer 2

• Pps should be made aware of aims, procedure and right to withdrawal before taking part. Alternatives: presumptive, prior general and retrospective consent

Question 3

What are Ethical Issues?

Answer 3

• When a conflict exists between the rights and dignity of the pps and the aims of the research, researchers must follow the BPS code of conduct

Question 4

What is Deception?

Answer 4

• Pps should not be deliberately mislead. Some is acceptable but pps must be fully debriefed at the end

Question 5

What is Confidentiality?

Answer 5

• Pps anonymity and privacy must be respected and names should not be recorded