Ethical Perspectives on Qualitative Research in Applied Psychology

The present article explores ethical issues that emerge in qualitative research conducted by applied psychologists. The utility and relevance of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct ( American Psychological Association, 2002 ) for qualitative research are examined. The importa...

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Published in:Journal of counseling psychology 2005-04, Vol.52 (2), p.146-155
Main Author: Haverkamp, Beth E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied Psychology
Canada
Confidentiality
Empirical Methods
Ethical aspects
Ethics
Experimental Ethics
Experimental Subjects
Human
Privacy
Professional Ethics
Psychological Studies
Psychologists
Psychology
Qualitative Methods
Qualitative Research
Research Methodology
Social Science Research
Trust (Psychology)
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Summary:The present article explores ethical issues that emerge in qualitative research conducted by applied psychologists. The utility and relevance of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct ( American Psychological Association, 2002 ) for qualitative research are examined. The importance of psychology's fiduciary relationship with research participants is presented as the basis for an ethical stance of "trustworthiness." A scientist-practitioner perspective on research ethics is advanced, based on the argument that psychology's social role carries obligations that differ from those of other social science disciplines that conduct qualitative research. Dilemmas that are likely to emerge in qualitative research are discussed, with particular attention to competence, multiple relationships, confidentiality, and informed consent.
ISSN:0022-0167
1939-2168
DOI:10.1037/0022-0167.52.2.146