Ethical Guidelines in Psychological Research

Ethics

Standards guiding acceptable conduct in research.

Ethical Guidelines

Rules ensuring responsible conduct in psychological research.

Ethics Committee

Group approving research proposals for ethical compliance.

Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)

Reviews research proposals for participant safety.

Protection from Harm

Preventing physical and psychological distress to participants.

Informed Consent

Participants must understand and agree to research terms.

Withdrawal Rights

Participants can leave the study at any time.

Deception

Withholding information to prevent bias in research.

Debriefing

Informing participants about the study post-completion.

Confidentiality

Keeping participant information private and secure.

Privacy

Protection from unwanted intrusion into personal affairs.

Research Merit and Integrity

Research must be beneficial and well-designed.

Justice

Fair recruitment and access to research benefits.

Beneficence

Benefits must outweigh risks to participants.

Respect

Acknowledging participants' welfare and cultural beliefs.

Voluntary Participation

Participants must agree without coercion or pressure.

Commonwealth Privacy Act

Legislation protecting personal information since 1988.

Research Proposal

Detailed plan submitted for ethical review.

Competent Supervision

Research conducted by qualified individuals.

Participant Rights

Rights ensuring respect and protection during research.

Ethical Considerations

Factors evaluated before approving research studies.

Research Design Changes

Adjustments made to minimize participant risks.

Pre-screening

Identifying high-risk participants before research.

Legal Guardianship

Obtaining consent from parents for minors.

Written Consent

Formal agreement documented for participation.

Research Benefits

Positive outcomes expected from the study.

Risks and Discomfort

Potential negative effects on participants during research.