Ethical Issues & Ways of Dealing With Them

• What does the mnemonic "Can Do Can’t Do With Participants" refer to?

  Ethical issues in research with participants
• What is informed consent?

  Agreement by participants after understanding details
• Why is deception considered an ethical issue in research?

  It can mislead participants about the study's purpose
• What does confidentiality in research ensure?

  Protection of participants' personal information
• What is the purpose of debriefing in research?

  To inform participants about the study's true nature
• What right do participants have regarding their involvement in a study?

  The right to withdraw at any time
• How should researchers protect participants during a study?

  By ensuring confidentiality of their data
• What steps should researchers take to deal with ethical issues in research?

  • Provide a consent form with relevant details
  • Ensure it is signed by the participant
  • Offer a full debrief at the end of the study
  • Protect data using numbers or initials
  • Inform participants about data usage and withdrawal rights
  • Reassure participants their behavior was normal
  • Provide counseling if necessary
• What should a consent form include?

  All relevant details about the study
• Why is it important for participants to receive a full debrief?

  To clarify the study's purpose and findings
• How should data regarding participants be handled?

  It must be protected and kept confidential
• What is a common practice for protecting participant identities in research?

  Using numbers or initials instead of names
• What should participants be informed about regarding their data?

  How it will be used and their withdrawal rights
• What reassurance should researchers provide to participants?

  That their behavior during the study was normal
• What should a researcher do if a participant needs support after a study?

  Provide counseling if necessary