Ethical issues and dealing with them

Question 1

what are ethical issues

Answer 1

• arise when a conflict exists between the rights of pps in research studies and the goals of research to produce valid data

Question 2

what is informed consent

Answer 2

• making pps aware of the aims, procedures, rights
• shouldn’t be coerced or obligated
• researcher may see it as pointless as the pps will know the aims

Question 3

what is deception

Answer 3

• misleading or withholding information from pps

Question 4

what is protection from harm

Answer 4

• pps shouldn’t be placed at any risk
• protected from physical and psychological harm
• pps must be reminded that they can withdraw

Question 5

what is privacy and confidentiality

Answer 5

• right to control information about themselves
• personal data should be protected

Question 6

how do you deal with informed consent

Answer 6

• issued with a consent letter
• must be signed
• parental consent needed for anyone under age of 16

Question 7

how do you deal with deception and protection from harm

Answer 7

• pps should be given a full debrief at the end of the study
• told what their data was used for
• right to withdraw and withhold their data
• counselling offered if needed

Question 8

how do you deal with confidentiality

Answer 8

• maintain anonymity
• often use individuals initials (HM)