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 importanc...

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Published inJournal of counseling psychology Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 146 - 154
Main Author Haverkamp, Beth E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Psychological Association 01.04.2005
Subjects
Confidentiality
Ethics
Privacy
Psychological Studies
Psychologists
Psychology
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
DOI:10.1037/0022-0167.52.2.146