Ethical issue

Definition

An ethical issue refers to a moral dilemma or concern related to the principles of right and wrong in research. It involves considering the potential harm or benefits to participants, as well as ensuring fairness and respect in the study.

Related terms

Informed consent: When researchers must clearly explain the purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of a study to participants before they agree to participate.

Debriefing:

After a study, researchers should provide participants with additional information about the research purpose and address any questions or concerns they may have had during the study.

Confidentiality:

Researchers need to protect participants' personal information by keeping it private and separate from data collected during a study.