I&D 11: Ethical implications (a) A01

Explain the difference between ethical issues in research and ethical implications of research (4)

Illustrate the distinction using the example of drug trials (2)

Issues in =

* For pps in the research...

* ...in terms of consent, protection, etc

* e.g., some pps only get placebo

Implications of =

* Wider influence of research on others...

* ...including impact on minorities / less powerful

* e.g., side effects for vulnerable patients

Explain when research is referred to as 'socially sensitive' (2)

Identify which groups this might particularly relate to (2)

* When research raises controversial issues / has potentially negative consequences ...

* ... for groups represented in the research / the 'population'

* Particularly vulnerable or minority groups

...e.g., by sexuality, gender or race

Researchers should consider the impact on those represented in the research themselves, i.e., on their... (2)

* ....self- esteem / feelings

* ...life chances

Researchers should consider the impact on others' opinions / treatment of those represented, e.g., consider whether it would contribute to... (2)

* ... beliefs: stereotyping and prejudice

* ... behaviour: discrimination

Researchers should also consider the possible wider implications of their research, e.g., if governments draw on psychological research when making decisions about public, economic and social ... (1) Give examples to illustrate (2)

* ...policy

* Law, politics and health