Emotional and Physical Harm

Definition

Emotional harm refers to psychological distress or negative feelings experienced by individuals participating in research studies. Physical harm refers to any physical injury caused during an experiment.

Related terms

Risk-Benefit Ratio: Evaluating the potential risks of participation against the benefits gained from the research.

Deception:

Sometimes researchers use deception to study genuine reactions, but they must ensure it doesn't cause significant emotional or physical harm.

Coercion:

Pressuring participants to take part in a study against their will or under duress.