*Ethical Issues And Ways Of Dealing With Them Flashcards
What is a key ethical issue in research involving participants?
Conflict between participants’ rights and researchers’ needs
This conflict can lead to problems concerning safety and well-being.
What should participants be informed about before agreeing to take part in a study?
Aim, procedures, and their rights
Participants should also be informed about how their data will be used.
What is informed consent?
Participants making an informed decision to continue based on adequate information
This includes understanding the study’s aims and procedures.
What is deception in research?
Deliberately misleading or withholding information from participants
Participants cannot fully consent if they have not received adequate information.
When can deception be justified in research?
If no harm or distress is caused
Ethical considerations must always be taken into account.
What does protection from harm entail for research participants?
Participants should not be placed at any more risk than in daily life
This includes protections from physical and psychological harm.
What rights must participants be informed about regarding their participation?
Right to withdraw at any point
Participants should also feel safe from embarrassment, inadequacy, or pressure.
What is the Data Protection Act?
Legal documents stating that confidentiality should be upheld
Ensures participants are in control of information about themselves.
What is the role of the BPS code of conduct in research?
Researchers have a duty to observe these guidelines
Failure to comply can result in losing their job.
What is required for informed consent documentation?
Participants given a consent form detailing any factors affecting their decision
This form must be signed, and if under 16, a parent must sign it.
What should happen after a study is completed concerning participants?
Participants should be debriefed
They should be made aware of the true aims and given details that were withheld beforehand.
What must be done to ensure confidentiality in research?
Personal details must be protected
Participants should be referred to using numbers or initials.
True or False: Participants should be informed that their data will be used for other purposes.
False
Participants must be reminded that their data will not be used for any other purposes.
Fill in the blank: Participants must be given the right to _______ their data.
withhold
This is part of ensuring ethical treatment in research.
