1st Edition
Key Standards for Research Ethics in Psychology
Preface
Acknowledgements
Section 1
Key Foundations
1. Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics
Historical Context
Shaping Ethical Standards
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
- Contemporary Research Ethics
The Changing Landscape of Research Ethics
Psychology is Pretty WEIRD
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Research
Special Category Data and Legal Frameworks
Researching with Vulnerable Groups
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
- The Principles of Ethics
Ethical Principles
Ethical Decision Making
Computer and Internet Mediated Research
A Brief Introduction to Open Science
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
Section 2
Key Considerations for Conducting Ethical Research
- Ethical Considerations in Research
Rationale and Justifying Your Research Effectively
Assessing Risk for Both Participant and Researcher
Confidentiality and Anonymity
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
- Research Integrity
Defining Research Integrity
Coercion and Power Dynamics
Handling Data
Managing Conflict
Methodological Considerations
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
- Implementing Inclusion Strategies
Vulnerable Participants
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Considerations
Gender and Sexuality in Research
Designing Inclusive Research
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
Section 3
Key Guidance for Writing Your Psychology Ethics Proposal
- Your Ethics Proposal
The Ethics Proposal
The Rationale for Your Project
Planning and Proposing Your Methodology
Documentation
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
- The Ethical Approval Process
The Approval Process
Ethics Panels
Responding to and Addressing Feedback
Common Feedback Points
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
Section 4
Key Implications in Contemporary Research Ethics
- Integrity in Publication
Introduction to Publication
Transparency and Posting Research
Publishing Responsibly
Chapter Summary
Further Reading
Biography
Rebecca Randles is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Arden University, UK and specialises in cognitive psychology, military veteran health inequalities, research methods and ethics in psychology.
Emily Davies is a Lecturer in Psychology at Arden University, UK, and specialises in social psychology, identity construction on social media and ethics in psychology.
Laura Gee is a Lecturer at Arden University, UK, and specialises in gender and sexuality, social psychology, psychological ethics and research methods.
