Ethical Decision Making in Social Research

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK The Problem of Ethical Decision-making in Social Research Research Rationale – Justifiable Interventions Researcher Identification – Professional Integrity and Track Record Research Quality and Design Minimising Harm, Maximizing Benefit Selecting, Recruiting, Retaining and Releasing Participants Giving Information and Seeking Consent Monitoring Safety Strategies for Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality Dealing with Vulnerability Involving Subjects in Research: The Public, Participants, Service Users and Carer Groups Disseminating Findings Systems of Ethical Approval and Formal Ethical Scrutiny Raising Ethical Awareness Ethical Review Checklist Template for Research Proposals Glossary of terms Useful websites  References