Ethical Issues And Ways Of Dealing With Them

Question 1

What are all ethical issues?

Answer 1

• No consent.
• Deception.
• Risk.
• Privacy/Confidentiality.

Question 2

How can the researcher stop the ethical issue of ‘no consent’?

Answer 2

• Get permission.

* Participants should be able to make the choice if they want to partake.

Question 3

How can informed consent affect the research?

Answer 3

•Too much information may affect participants behaviour.

Question 4

What are alternative forms of consent?

Answer 4

• Presumptive- ask a similar group.
• Prior general- agree to be deceived.
• Retrospective- get consent after the study.

Question 5

What is deception as an ethical issue?

Answer 5

•Deliberately misleading or withholding information so consent is not informed.

Question 6

How can the researcher stop the ethical issue of deception?

Answer 6

At end of study advice participants of:
•True aims of investigation.
•Details that were not given.
•What the data will be used for.
•Their right to withhold data.

Question 7

How is risk an ethical issue?

Answer 7

•Participants should be at no more risk than they would be in everyday life.

Question 8

How can the researcher stop the ethical issue of risk?

Answer 8

• Should be given choice to withdraw at any time.
• Should be reassured that their behaviour is normal.
• Should provide counselling if needed.

Question 9

How is privacy/confidentiality an ethical issue?

Answer 9

• Should have the right to control information about ourselves.
• If this is invaded, confidentiality should be respected.

Question 10

How can the researcher stop the ethical issue of privacy/confidentiality?

Answer 10

• Researchers refer to participants using numbers, initials, etc.
• Personal details must be protected.