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Research Methods Of The Health Sciences Dis 3
Research Methods of the Health Sciences
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My research topic is “Effect of sexual abuse on the mental health of adolescents”. The main ethical issues that I can face in conducting research are informed consent, beneficence- do not harm, respect for confidentiality and anonymity and respect for privacy ADDIN EN.CITE <EndNote><Cite><Author>Fouka</Author><Year>2011</Year><RecNum>158</RecNum><DisplayText>(Fouka & Mantzorou, 2011)</DisplayText><record><rec-number>158</rec-number><foreign-keys><key app="EN" db-id="2s2s0zrapsf0pbe5efuvv20f9rszvx0sd2fe" timestamp="1571636665">158</key></foreign-keys><ref-type name="Journal Article">17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author>Fouka, Georgia</author><author>Mantzorou, Marianna</author></authors></contributors><titles><title>What are the major ethical issues in conducting research? Is there a conflict between the research ethics and the nature of nursing?</title><secondary-title>Health Science Journal</secondary-title></titles><periodical><full-title>Health Science Journal</full-title></periodical><volume>5</volume><number>1</number><dates><year>2011</year></dates><isbn>1108-7366</isbn><urls></urls></record></Cite></EndNote>(Fouka & Mantzorou, 2011).
Informed consent
Informed consent means that a person voluntarily, knowingly, intelligently, and clearly, gives his/ her consent”. Before collecting data I will provide information to all participants regarding the benefits and potential risks associated with the research. I will tell the purpose of my study as well about the procedure which I will follow to my participants. In this study, I will also mention in the informed consent that participation is voluntary and the participant can refuse to take part in this study. For me, the interest of my participants will prevail over science and social interest. Comprehension, disclosure, voluntariness, and competency will be part of the informed consent which I will take from my participants.
Beneficence and non-maleficence
"Beneficence relates to the research benefits whereas non-maleficence is related to the potential risks of participation". In my study in which I will determine the effect of sexual abuse on the life of a female can cause the emotional and psychological discomfort among my participants as this study deals with the opening of participants old wound. Therefore as a researcher, I will take all possible measures to avoid the risk to a maximum extent.
Confidentiality
Another ethical dilemma that I can face as a researcher is a break of confidentiality. Confidentiality means that individuals have the full right to give and withhold as much information which they wish. Therefore I will take every possible measure to protect the anonymity of the participants. While taking interviews I will bear in my mind all social and psychological implications that a confidentiality breach may have on my participants.
Respect for the Privacy
Another ethical dilemma that can be associated with this study is the invasion of privacy. According to Kelman, this happens when private information such as attitude, belief, records, and opinion are shared with other persons without his consent and knowledge ADDIN EN.CITE <EndNote><Cite><Author>Kelman</Author><Year>1977</Year><RecNum>159</RecNum><DisplayText>(Kelman, 1977)</DisplayText><record><rec-number>159</rec-number><foreign-keys><key app="EN" db-id="2s2s0zrapsf0pbe5efuvv20f9rszvx0sd2fe" timestamp="1571636799">159</key></foreign-keys><ref-type name="Journal Article">17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author>Kelman, Herbert C</author></authors></contributors><titles><title>Privacy and research with human beings</title><secondary-title>Journal of Social Issues</secondary-title></titles><periodical><full-title>Journal of Social Issues</full-title></periodical><pages>169-195</pages><volume>33</volume><number>3</number><dates><year>1977</year></dates><isbn>0022-4537</isbn><urls></urls></record></Cite></EndNote>(Kelman, 1977). Therefore to avoid this ethical dilemma in this study, I will convey aims, methodology, and instruments to my participants.
References
ADDIN EN.REFLIST Fouka, G., & Mantzorou, M. (2011). What are the major ethical issues in conducting research? Is there a conflict between the research ethics and the nature of nursing? Health Science Journal, 5(1).
Kelman, H. C. (1977). Privacy and research with human beings. Journal of Social Issues, 33(3), 169-195.
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