Ethical Issues when Researching Children Flashcards
What is the code that British Psychologists must adhere to
BPS code of ethics (2009)
What is the BPS code there for
Guidelines to protect all participants
What are the things that researchers must gain before using a child in their study
Informed consent
Protection from harm
Deception
Confidentiality
How must a researcher go about informed consent in children
Parental consent must be gained
How must a research go about deception in children
Parents must always know true aims of the study
Psychological harm in child psychology
Researcher must be aware in child is too distressed and needs to stop research to avoid long term effects
Any information gained that may affect child’s well being should be referred to expert and parents
Confidentiality in child psychology
All information about children should not be told to anyone else and kept a secret
Use code name or numbers to refer to them in findings
What do researchers need to consider
risks or costs (privacy, embarrassment, inconvenience)q
Children asking questions
Can ask any questions and be fully informed unless an ethical level of deceit is required
What must not be offered to children in exchange for their participation
Incentives such as sweets
Why is a child’s consent not the same as an adults
Lower level of comprehension, under developed
Might not understand whats required
