research may result in long-term harm or negative changes in their self-concept, self-esteem and future decisions.
Effects of publication on the wider public
research may result in change in public attitudes, leading to possible prejudice towards social groups who are represented in research findings.
Potential misuse of the findings
Research by psychologists can be used to inform the allocation of resources, for example the possible (de)funding of NHS. Or allocation of resources to police for the cognitive interview.
Implications for social policy
research can be used by politicians to inform policy changes and inform the making of legislation. For example, research into role of the father and shared parental leave.
Economic implications
research may inform future decisions about whether further psychological research is conducting, having implications of funding.
