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Ethics and Social sensitivity in research

Ethics and Social sensitivity in research. Ethical implications and Social Sensitivity in research. What is the difference between: Ethical Guidelines , Ethical Issues and Ethical Implications. Remember DRIPP Deception, Right to withdraw….

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Ethics and Social sensitivity in research

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  1. Ethics and Social sensitivity in research

  2. Ethical implications and Social Sensitivity in research What is the difference between: Ethical Guidelines, Ethical Issues and Ethical Implications Remember DRIPP Deception, Right to withdraw…. How the research or a theory has affected the participants involved in the study or how the conclusion affect society at large The rules of conducting research e.g. The BPS – must get fully informed consent, must brief…

  3. What is likely to make something ssssssociallysssssssensitive…? Sieber and Stanley propose 4 major categories: • The Research Question: The researcher must consider their research question carefully. Asking questions like ‘Are there racial differences in IQ?’ or ‘Is homosexualityinherited?’ may be damaging to members of a particular group. • The Methodology Used: The researcher needs to consider the treatment of the participant's and their right to confidentiality and anonymity. For example, if someone admits to committing a crime, or to having unprotected sex if they are HIV positive, should the researcher maintain confidentiality? • The Institutional Context: The researcher should be mindful of how the data is going to be used and consider who is funding the research. If the research is funded by a private institution or organisation, why are they funding the research and how do they intend to use the findings? • Interpretation and Application of Findings: Finally, the researcher needs to consider how their findings might be interpreted and applied in the real-world. Could their data or results be used to inform policy? Sssssssociallysssssensitive= sssssssieberand sssstanely

  4. How many others can you think of?

  5. Discussing the social sensitivity at a more analytical level? This makes for great A03 1. Do you think we worry too much about ethical issues and research being too socially sensitive?2. If something is potentially sensitive should we just not do the research?3. Of the research you know which arguably breaks ethical guidelines or produces findings that are socially sensitive - should it have been done in the first place – is it worth it? Where do we draw the line.

  6. Evaluating ethical implications and socially sensitive research Based on the discussion we have just had pick a Point to fully elaborate •  P- Socially Sensitive research findings can lead to issues of discrimination e.g….. •  P- Some argue that the ethical guidelines set for psychological research aretoo restrictive and therefore might mean we don’t…. • P- Socially Sensitive research may be useful and beneficial for society…..

  7.  P- Socially Sensitive research can lead to issues of discrimination…… E: For example Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment argues that attachment forms with a primary care giver which is usually the mother, and that her love is more important than any other for later development E: This has negative implications on society as it may form discrimination towards fathers who are primary care givers or single parents. It could also enhance stigma around mothers who return to work and place their children in ChildCare L: Thus Bowbly’s conclusions have arguably led to negative consequences for family life.

  8.  However some argue that the ethical guidelines set for psychological research is too restrictive….. E: An example of this could be from the studies involving individuals with Gender Identity disorder. This could be deemed to have ethical implications as may be sensitive to participants. E: However avoiding the study of vulnerable or underrepresented groups and issues such as GID may be detrimental as research into these topics may actually promote a greater sensitivity and understanding of Gender which can help reduce prejudiceand stigma. L: therefore we need to respect Ethical guidelines but also have a good grasp of analysing the cost and benefits of doing sensitive research.

  9.  Socially Sensitive research may be useful and beneficial for society….. E: Research such as Milgram, into the power of authority figures has illustrated the ease in which people are able to abuse their power. For example the war crimes committed during WW2. E: While it may be sensitive to infer that the majority of society would follow an order simply because it has been made. It is important to recognise this behaviour in order to attempt to prevent it happening in future. L: Thus just because research findings are socially sensitive this does not mean that they should not be published or learnt from.

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