Ethical Issues

• What is there very little risk of in this research?

  Harm to participants.
• Why?

  Because their behaviour is not manipulated.
• Why could it still cause harm?

  Individuals who are not happy may not want to be asked about their happiness to avoid feeling more depressed.
• What should researchers strive to be?

  Sensitive to participants' needs and should debrief them appropriately.
• What does the BPS guidelines suggest?

  Researchers should only practice within their knowledge boundaries
• Therefore, what shouldn't they do?

  Try to help someone with their depression but instead recommend professional help.