ethical implications of research studies and theories

Question 1

ethical implications

Answer 1

the impact that psychological research may have in terms of the rights of other people esp pps. This includes, at a societal level, influencing public policy and or why in which certain groups of people are regarded

Question 2

Social sensitivity

Answer 2

Sieber and Stanley define social sensitive research as, ‘studies in which there are potential consequences or implications, either directly for the participants in the research or for the class of individuals represented by the research.’

Question 3

sieber and stanley have identified 3 concerns that researchers should be mindful of when conducting socially sensitive research

Answer 3

1) implications - the wider effects of such research should be carefully considered as some studies may be seen as giving ‘scientific’ to prejudice and discrimination. However the implications of research may be diff to predict at the outset
2) uses/public policy- what is the research likely to be used for? and what would happen if it was used for the wrong purpose? This is related to the idea that findings may be adopted by the gov for political ends or to shape public policy.
3) The validity of the research- Some findings that were presented as objective objective and value-free in the past has turned out to be highly suspect and for some cases fraudulent. However, many modern researchers are much more upfront about their bias and preconceptions and include comments on the reflexive nature of their work in their publications.