Ethical issues in qualitative research
From The Embassy of Good Science
ThemesEthical issues in qualitative research
What is this about?
The nature of ethical issues in qualitative research is subtle and different from those in quantitative research. Researchers face ethical challenges at all stages of their research, from design to reporting. There are three main areas in which ethical issues arise[1]:
- the research design,
- the researcher/participant relationship,
- the researcher’s subjective interpretations of data.
Why is this important?
Ethical principles should guide research to address initial and ongoing issues arising from qualitative research to achieve research objectives and protect the rights of research participants.
For whom is this important?
What are the best practices?
Clear protocols should be followed from planning through reporting. Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) aims to improve the transparency of all aspects of qualitative research by providing clear standards for reporting qualitative research [2]. These standards assist authors during manuscript preparation, editors and reviewers in evaluating a manuscript for potential publication, and readers when critically appraising, applying, and synthesizing study findings.
Natalie Evans, Antonia Peroš contributed to this theme. Latest contribution was Aug 11, 2022
