Ethics and Research

Searching for Ethical Practice in Research

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12901888
AutoresRobyn Munford (0000-0002-7710-2748, Central Luzon State University, autor correspondente), Jackie Sanders (0000-0003-3741-0794), Brigit Mirfin Veitch, Jenny Conder
Ano2008
Volume2
Fascículo1
Páginas50-66
Data de publicação2008-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEthics and Social Welfare (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1749-6535 • E-ISSN: 1749-6543
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17496530801948754
OpenAlexW1977329001
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas13
Referências citadas19

This article explores the ethical questions that were central to a qualitative study of the parenting experiences of parents with an intellectual disability. The study was located in three cities in New Zealand and involved 19 parents who have an intellectual disability. It considers three aspects of the research process, all of which involve significant ethical matters that need to be addressed throughout the research process. The first concerns issues around the construction of knowledge. Here fundamental issues such as who controls knowledge and knowledge production are explored. Building on the first issue, the second focuses on the significance of relationships in research and explores the factors that contribute to effective research relationships. The final theme explores social change in research and the role of the participant and researcher in this change process. The article provides a critical reflection on research practice by foregrounding common ethical concerns and poses some of the possible responses to these concerns so that research remains authentic and protects the interests of all participants. These involve seeking clarity around research aims and processes from the participants and others who have an interest in the research and its potential outcomes

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