⭐️ ethical implications of research studies and theory✅

Question 1

when may ethical issues arise?

why were ethical guidelines introduced?

what do and don’t researchers have control over?

Answer 1

• when theres conflict between psychologists needs to gain valid findings of research whilst preserving the rights of ppts
• to protect those involved with research
• have control over how ppts are treated but dont have control over how the findings are presented by the media … which may influence our perception of certain groups in society

Question 2

what is social sensitivity?

examples of socially sensitive research and the attention they gather?

what shouldn’t happen with this type of research?

Answer 2

• topics that may easily offend or upset someone, research case be considered controversial
• cover topics such as race and gender, they gather lots of attention off the media, public and psychologists
• it shouldn’t be ignored or avoided

Question 3

ethical issues in socially sensitive research:

what did Sieber and Stanley identify?

what are the 3 concerns?

Answer 3

• a number of concerns researchers should be mindful of when conducting socially sensitive research

1️⃣ implications = the possible consequences of research findings, for example, if they could be used to justify prejudice and discrimination

2️⃣ use of public policy = consider what the research findings may be used for, for example could the government use the findings for any reason?

3️⃣ validity of research = be aware of personal values and possible biases. Many researchers who undertake socially sensitive research will consider these issues when reporting their findings

Question 4

AO3:

✅ strength?

❌ weakness?

Answer 4

✅ Undertaking socially sensitive research has benefits, for example enhancing the understanding of the experiences of minority groups, or more general benefits (e.g. uncovering the lack of accuracy of eyewitness testimony).

❌ Researching minority groups may bring similar problems to that of cross-cultural studies, for example, the researcher’s own world view becomes ‘the norm’ and the minority group’s experiences are seen as ‘inferior/deviant’.