Ethical considerations in social work research

Too often, discussions of research ethics focus on the steps needed to avoid fraud or protect human subjects. These topics, while essential, are only a fraction of the considerations for ethical research, and excessive attention to them can obscure other important and meaningful decisions. Ethical d...

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Published in:European journal of social work Vol. 22; no. 5; pp. 805 - 818
Main Authors: Sobočan, Ana M., Bertotti, Teresa, Strom-Gottfried, Kim
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford Routledge 03.09.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
advocacy
At risk populations
Attention
Codes of conduct
Compliance
Conflicts of interest
Consciousness
Decision making
dilemmi etici
Dissemination
Ethical dilemmas
Ethics
etične dileme
Fraud
giustizia sociale
Human dignity
Morality
načelo neškodovanja
non-maleficenza
nonmaleficence
Privacy
Professional ethics
raziskovanje v socialnem delu
Research ethics
Research subjects
Respect
ricerca di servizio sociale
Social justice
Social work
Social work research
socialna pravičnost
Vulnerability
Workshops
zagovorništvo
ISSN:1369-1457, 1468-2664
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Summary:Too often, discussions of research ethics focus on the steps needed to avoid fraud or protect human subjects. These topics, while essential, are only a fraction of the considerations for ethical research, and excessive attention to them can obscure other important and meaningful decisions. Ethical dilemmas are inherent throughout the research process, from the choice about what to study and how to study it through to analysis and dissemination of findings. Attention to these considerations is especially important for researchers in social work who, by their professional discipline, code of ethics, or research foci are expected to demonstrate particular sensitivity to vulnerable populations, issues of social justice, conflicts of interest, and respect for dignity and privacy. Rooted in three workshops held during ECSWR since 2014, this paper examines the nature of embedded ethical dilemmas, with special attention to the challenges related to the principle of nonmaleficence and to the role of the researcher. In light of illustrative examples, the paper presents recommendations and resources to build ethical awareness and research integrity beyond regulatory compliance.
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ISSN:1369-1457
1468-2664
DOI:10.1080/13691457.2018.1544117