The impact or consequences that psychological research has on the rights of other people in a wider context- not just participants
social sensitivity
studies may have social consequences for the ppt or those represented in the research
eg.Stanley + sieber
Stanley + sieber - things to be mindful of when researching
implications- the wider effects of the reasearch eg. racial bias of intelligence - hard to predict
use/ public policy- what is the research likely to be used for? - research may shape public policy
the validity of the research
Eval-benefits of socially sensitive research
Research of underrepresented groups and issues may promote a greater sensitivity and understanding. This can help reduce prejudice and encourage acceptance
Eval- framing the question
the way in which research questions are phrased and investigated may influence the way in which findings are interpreted