Ethical Issues and ways of dealing with them

Question 1

explain informed consent?

Answer 1

• pp’s are made aware of aims of research, the procedures and their rights + right to withdraw+ what data will be used for in a consent letter
• pp’s make informed judgement if they want to take part
• if under 16, need parents signature

Question 2

explain deception?

Answer 2

• deliberately misleading/withholding info from pp’s
• cannot say they have given informed consent
• deception can be justified when it doesn’t cause distress

Question 3

explain protection from harm?

Answer 3

• pp should not be placed at more risk than they would in their everyday lives.
• should be protected from physical and psychological harm
• reminded they have right to withdraw

Question 4

explain privacy and confidentiality?

Answer 4

• pp’s have right to control info about themselves= right to privacy
• confidentiality and personal data should be protected
• locations should also not be named
• in some case studies initials may be used eg. HM/KF

Question 5

explain debriefing?

Answer 5

• at end of study pp’s should be offered a full debrief, made aware of true aims of study
• told what data will be used for + right to withdraw data
• reassured behaviour was typical and normal
• if pp’s need extra support, they should be offered it