Socially sensitive research

Question 1

What is socially sensitive research?

Answer 1

• Research is socially sensitive if it leads to prejudice or discrimination against the class of people represented by those in the study

Question 2

What are the benefits of socially sensitive research?

Answer 2

• It can lead to practical applications that can improve the quality of peoples lives

Question 3

What are the weaknesses of socially sensitive research?

Answer 3

• It can lead to people beyond the study being viewed negatively.
• Insights a study provides can be used for negative purposes