Contextual Challenges in South Africa: The Role of a Research Ethics Committee

Issue Title: The Ethics Trapeze This article parallels a debate similar to the one in Canada and elsewhere where researchers whose work involves humans now operate under a single ethics policy, with a strong biomedical emphasis. The institution of research ethics committees for humanities and social...

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Published in:Journal of academic ethics 2006-12, Vol.4 (1-4), p.39-60
Main Authors: Louw, Brenda, Delport, Rina
Format: Article
Language:English
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Medical research
R&D
Research & development
Social sciences
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Summary:Issue Title: The Ethics Trapeze This article parallels a debate similar to the one in Canada and elsewhere where researchers whose work involves humans now operate under a single ethics policy, with a strong biomedical emphasis. The institution of research ethics committees for humanities and social sciences in South Africa are relatively recent, posing unique challenges to researchers and academicians. These factors contribute to the complexity of conducting ethically sound research in the humanities and social sciences. The article explores this specific context and how a research ethics committee in the humanities and social sciences can meet the challenge of the unique South African context.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1570-1727
1572-8544
DOI:10.1007/s10805-006-9020-6