Social sensitivity in research

what is SSR?

Studies in which there are potential consequences or implications either directly for the participants and the research or the target population represented by the research.

Some research is more sense socially Sensitive than other others research That studies differences in race or gender can be socially sensitive can attract attention from other psychologist or the media. Researchers shouldn’t shy away they shouldn’t carry out more because it is important to tackle social issues. arorson 1999

what groups did Saba and Stanley identify that may be affected by psychological research?

Members of the social group being studied such as racial or ethnic groups

Friends and relatives of those taking part in the study

The research team there are examples of research is being intimidated because of the line of research they are in

The institution in which the research is conducted

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