Sociology 2206A/B Lecture Notes - Laud Humphreys, Informed Consent, Research
13 Mar 2014
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In many sciences, ethics are always important: many examples of unethical research in the past: African american men with syphilis recruited into study on natural course of disease, natural course of untreated syphilis. In the 1940"s, penicillin was found to cure it, and they were not treated- they were withheld beneficial treatment; there was no consent from the black men, racism. Protections for human subjects: ethical code of conduct established- research ethics board, established rules every researcher needs to follow, asks many details- who, what, where, when, why, how. Picks it apart, and asks researchers to fix parts. Also those are being interviewed can report to the board. Identification of potential risks and benefits (therapeutic, networking) Recognition of voluntary nature of subjects participation. Strict rules regarding compensation- because it would make it a bias research, might change responses; social desirability. Statement that subject has the right to refuse or withdraw before, during, or after initial participation.
