ethical guidelines

• what is an ethical guideline/issue

  when conflict exists between the rights of a participants and the aims of the research which are to produce authentic, valid and worthwhile data
• informed consent


  to get permission, participants should be able to make an informed judgement about whether to take part. Too much information may affect participants behaviour
• What are some alternative forms of consent?

  Presumptive- ask a similar group

  Prior general- agreed to be deceived

  Retrospective- get consent after the study
• deception


  When somethings misleading deliberately, or withholding information so consent isn't informed.
• With deception, at the end of the study participants should know true aims/details, what the data will be used for such as...


  aims of investigation, details not given during the study, what data should be used for, their right to withhold data.
• What does 'protection from harm' entail in research studies?

  Participants should be at no more risk than their everyday life.
• What is the right of participants regarding withdrawal in research studies?

  Participants should have the right to withdraw.
• What is the requirement for ensuring participants' behavior in research studies?

  Participants should be ensured that their behavior was typical/normal.
• What support should be provided to participants in research studies if they are distressed?

  Counselling should be provided if participants are distressed.
• How is privacy and confidentiality dealt with?

  - We have the right to control information about ourselves if it's invaded.

  - confidentiality should be respected.

  - If personal details are held they must be protected (legal requirement.)

  - Research is referred to participants using numbers, initials and false names.

  - Participants data can't be shared with other researchers.