Class 9 Jeff Driskell, MSW, PhD Research in Social Work Practice Salem State University School of Social Work Class 9 Jeff Driskell, MSW, PhD
Today’s class Check-in Lecture- Quiz Review Ethics in Social Work Research Quiz Review
Ethics in Social Work Research
Why Be Ethical? (Neuman, 2003-pp.119)
Historical Context Nuremberg Trials Tuskegee
Principle Results of Nuremberg Code Medical investigators can’t set research rules Voluntary consent of human subject is essential Studies to be conducted by qualified people Shift to rights of subjects
The Fernald School “Science Club”
The Willowbrook scandal- 1960’s
Milgram Obedience Experiment (1960’s)
Stanford Prison Experiment
Ethical Issues Involving Participants?
The Belmont Report (1979) National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research Boundaries between research, practice Core principles: Respect for persons (informed consent) Beneficence (risk/benefit analysis- Do No Harm) Justice (fair selection procedures/outcomes and protection of vulnerable subjects)
Institutional Review Board Known as the IRB Started in about 1974- Prior to this, no federal or institutional oversight of human research. Composed of researchers at various institutions. They must approve your informed consent prior to implementing a study.
Confidentiality vs Anonymity
What is an Informed Consent? An agreement between researcher(s) and participant(s). A mutual commitment between both parties. A process Begins before any study procedures are implemented Continues throughout the study NOT just a form…
Informed Consent should include… Brief description of study purpose and procedures, including duration of the study. Statement of potential risks or discomfort associated with the study. Guaranteed anonymity and/or confidentiality. Identification of the researcher- and whom to contact regarding study questions.
Informed Consent should include… Statement that participant is voluntary and can be terminated without penalty. Statement of alternative procedures that may be used. Statement of any benefits or compensation Offer to provide participants a summary of findings.
Items on Every Consent Form Should Include All elements of the Informed consent just described Study title Consent version date, i.e. Version 1.0 Page numbers Participant signature line and date Researchers signature line and date
Disclosure Form vs. Informed Consent
Mock IRB Exercise: Questions for Consideration Will any violations of the ethical code occur as a result of this study? Are the participants at risk for harm? What responsibility does the researcher have to his/her participants in this study? What steps or procedures will the researcher take in order to meet this responsibility? What else do you want to know about the study?
Salem State University IRB
Salem State IRB The purpose of the IRB at Salem State is to protect the human rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution.
Expedited Reviews What do we mean by EXPEDITED Reviews?
Weekly Comments Bring information on TWO of the following: The Fernald School “Science Club” The Willowbrook scandal Milgrim Obedience Experiment Stanford Prison Experiment