Ethics of Qualitative Research (Haverkemp)

Question 1

What is emphasis of ethics in qualitative research?

Answer 1

Trustworthiness the relationship between researcher and participant

Question 2

What do APA code of ethics say about qualitative research ethics?

Answer 2

Existing APA code is necessary, but insufficient code of ethics in qualitative research

Question 3

How do qualitative and quantitative research differ on target and subject matter?

Answer 3

Qualitative focuses more on the specific rather than generalizable

Question 4

How do qualitative and quantitative research differ on the role of researchers and participants?

Answer 4

Qualitative calls for greater researcher engagement as well as participants

Question 5

How do qualitative and quantitative research differ on the research process?

Answer 5

1. Qualitative is more open-ended and discovery-oriented

2. Data analysis relies on researcher’s interpretive skills rather than existing knowledge

Question 6

How do qualitative and quantitative research differ on virtue ethics?

Answer 6

Qualitative implies that moral and ethical choice must focus on the character of the researcher

Question 7

What are Feminist ethics of care?

Answer 7

1. Relational nature of research rather than abstract principles or fixed rules
2. Emphasized by Gillian (1982)

Question 8

What is required of researchers in ethical qualitative research?

Answer 8

1. Moral responsibility for research/subjects

2. Professional reflexivity

Question 9

What ethical dilemmas are most salient in qualitative research?

Answer 9

1. Competence
2. Boundaries and multiple relationships
3. Confidentiality
4. Informed consent

Question 10

What is Mike Ellis’ take on qualitative vs. quantitative research ethics?

Answer 10

1. Artificial boundaries between qual and quan
2. Both get at same basic principles
3. Bottom line is do no harm,

Question 11

What is Mike Ellis’ metaphor for the APA ethics code?

Answer 11

1. It is the constitution (broad/general and unchanging)

2. Other specific codes as amendments (additional provisions on top of the fundamentals)