Ethical implications of research studies

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  • Ethical implications of research studies
    • Implications of research
      • Cost
        • Many studies do not consider the participants’ human rights.
        • Many ignore the social impact of publishing controversial research
        • Some studies affect future human behaviour negatively.
      • Benefit
        • Better understanding may help in combating racism
        • Combating public complacency.
        • Making sure justice is served
        • May help to combat power abuse in the army
        • Helping decide what is suitable for children to watch on T.V.
    • Evaluation
      • Wider impact
        • There can be consequences on the p's family, co-workers or social group
      • Inadequacy of guideline
        • It doesn't ask researchers to consider how the research will be used by others
      • disadvantage marginalised groups
        • Some groups may be excluded or misrepresented in research
      • social sensitivity be avoided
        • Leaving out research on homosexuality, race, gender and addiction. could leave psychologists with nothing to study
      • Public and policymakers
        • Psychologists should take responsibility for what happens to their findings by talking to the public and poilcymakers
    • Social sensitivity
      • Research that may have direct social consequences
      • Ethical issues
        • Privacy
        • Confidentiality
        • Valid methodology
        • Deception
        • Informed consent
        • Equitable consent
        • Scientific freedom
        • Ownership of data
        • Values
        • Risk/benefit ratio

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