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ETHICS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
Dr. Codruta [email protected]
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CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATIONS
Ethics and moral what is seen as good or bad, right or wrongculturally and historically boundMoral a specific act consistent with accepted notions of right or wrongEthics general principles of what to do (in research terms, obeying certain guidelines: code(s) of practice, designed by professional associations)
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TASK 1 You want to research a problem pertaining to the social phenomenon labelled as marriage. Identify the ethical problems it might entail and the possible solutions.
Ethical issuePossible solution(s) 1.2.3.
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GENERAL PRINCIPLESConsentHonestyProtection of participantsBenefit
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SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES: WHEN WORKING WITH TEXTS PREVIOUSLY PRODUCED
Copyright laws
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SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES: WHEN WORKING WITH PEOPLETen questionable practices in working with people (adapted from Robson: 1993)1. Involving people without their knowledge or consent;2. Coercing them to participate;3. Withholding information about the true nature of research;4. Otherwise deceiving the participants;5. Inducing them to commit acts diminishing their self-esteem;
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6. Violating rights of self-determination;7. Exposing participants to physical or mental stress;8. Invading their privacy;9. Withholding benefits;10. Not treating participants fairly, or with consideration, or with respect.
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TASK 2Think of the research project for your dissertation. Identify the ethical problems it might entail and the possible solutions.
Ethical issuePossible solution(s) 1.2.3.
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QUALITY PRINCIPLES IN QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
ReliabilityValidityObjectivity
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QUALITY PRINCIPLES IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCHLincoln and Gubas (1985) concept of trustworthinessCredibilityTransferabilityDependabilityConfirmability