Issues And Debates: Ethical implications of research studies and theory

Question 1

What are the ethical guidelines when conducting research

Answer 1

Protection from harm
Informed consent
Deception
Confidentiality

Right to withdraw
Debrief

Question 2

What is social sensitive research

Answer 2

studies which there are potential consequences or implications either directly for participants in study, or for those represented by research

Question 3

Define issues in socially sensitive research

Answer 3

1. Implications (wider effects must be considered, could give scientific credence to discriminate)
2. Uses (what would happen if it was used badly, or used in politics)
3. Validity (must be valid, reflexive)

Question 4

Evaluate ethical implications

Answer 4

+ Benefit of socially sensitive research (showing unrepresented groups can raise awareness)