Issues & Debates - Ethics & Social Sensitivity Flashcards
ethical issues definition & considerations, social sensitivity (inc. impacts & dealing with)
Ethical issues
Conflicts brought to systems of morality & principles
Social sensitivity
Potential consequences of representing groups in research
How ethical issues are considered in research (1)
Research question - careful consideration to not misrepresent or offend group
How ethical issues are considered in research (2)
Methodology - treatment of participants & right to anonymity and confidentiality
How ethical issues are considered in research (3)
Institutional context - Mindful of how data is used & who funds it
How ethical issues are considered in research (4)
Interpretation/application - How research and groups are interpreted and applied to the real world
Who is affected by research
1: Participants directly (ethics)
2: Public (influenced by findings)
3: Groups studied (bias/discrimination inc. self-fulfilling prophecies)
4: Government (create new laws and policies for reasons)
Dealing with social sensitivity
- Research be submitted to ethics committee for peer review & abide by their recommendations
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Avoid prejudice
- Possible misuse alert
- Reflexivity - own biases impact
