11:44am Mar 11 at 11:44am
Ethical Research
The research question I am addressing is mental health as it relates to leaders in organizations post COVID. Understanding the ethical standards that need to be tightly followed when conducting any kind of research using humans is essential in collecting useable data that is accepted. By ensuring that these standards are followed will be considered a valid, reliable, and credible study also considered scholarly. The American Psychological Association (2017) did an excellent job of breaking down the basics of this; sometimes a requirement might be approval from an institution, to ensure they can oversee the data to make sure that it is accurate data. Along with getting consent from the participants. There has to be a clear explanation as to why the study is being conducted along with understanding the potential outcomes of the research. In Stiles, 2011 they also have to be able to withdraw from the study for any reason at any point in the research.
Research Process
Identifying the intended purpose of the study is the first part in beginning to conduct the research. Then an outline of all the outcomes, how to collect data and all the details come shortly after. This can involve evaluating sources to make sure that they are credible and they are valid based on the area of research you are conducting. Some of the information may not be relevant to your study however it will be others. Making sure the author is an expert in the area they are writing about creates this credibility. If they are a high school math teacher for example writing an in-depth article about machine learning with no college education, it would make you question the validity of the knowledge.
References
American Psychological Association. (2017).
Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.
Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx(Links to an external site.)
Maschke, K. J. (2008). Human research protections: Time for regulatory reform?
Hastings Center Report, 38(2), 19-22. Retrieved from https://www.thehastingscenter.org/publications-resources/hastings-center-report/
Stiles, P. G., & Petrila, J. (2011). Research and confidentiality: Legal issues and risk management strategies.
Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 17(3), 333-356.
Yesterday Mar 10 at 8:40pm
Ethical Research
Conducting research for an academic study is the primary way in which scholars support and persuade their premises and audiences. However, when collecting sources of information and data, researchers must be mindful of ethical considerations in terms of data security, confidentiality, consent, and anonymity (Stiles & Petrila, 2011).
In order to maintain research ethics, the American Psychological Association provides guidelines that stipulate moral principles. For example, in section eight, the association states that psychologists(and practitioners in the field of psychology) must acquire approval from the institution before initiating a study or experiment. Likewise, researchers must inform and receive formal consent for all participants in a research study regarding voice recordings, images, personal data, and other components that might expose elements of confidentiality (American Psychological Association, 2017).In general, psychologistsmust debrief all actions and risks before carrying-out their experiment or study. They must refrain from deceiving participants (unless otherwise justified and approved); they must ensure humane animal practices; they must report accurate and true research results without fabrication and provide authorship credit by avoiding plagiarism (Maschke, 2008).
Research Question:
How does Telework (aka Remote Work) Affect Mental Health and Knowledge Transfer?
After reviewing our course materials, I understand that these guidelines would apply to my research question: “How does telework affect mental health and knowledge transfer?” For example, because this research question inquires about mental health and stability, it would be my obligation to inform the participants of “foreseeable consequences” including “potential risks, discomfort, or adverse effects” that may result from the experiment (American Psychological Association, 2017, para. 8).
Similarly, because the experiment might require the procurement of telework “tools” or “accessories” (i.e., laptops, desks, monitors, journals, cell phones, Wi-Fi, etc.) I must do my best to refrain from offering financial inducements that might coerce participation or sway research results (American Psychological Association, 2017).
Next, it is likely that some participants would not feel comfortable having their name or place of work on the record. Participants may succumb to unwanted backlash from their current employer if they speak ill of their current occupation.
Lastly, due to the recent pandemic, research regarding telework is at an all-time high. Therefore, I must ensure that I do not duplicate, plagiarize, or fabricate information to support a particular view, bias, or partisanship when supporting my research (American Psychological Association, 2017).
References
American Psychological Association. (2017).Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct.http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx
Maschke, K. J. (2008). Human research protections: Time for regulatory reform?Hastings Center Report, 38(2), 19-22. Retrieved from https://www.thehastingscenter.org/publications-resources/hastings-center-report/
Stiles, P. G., & Petrila, J. (2011). Research and confidentiality: Legal issues and risk management strategies.Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 17(3), 333-356. doi:10.1037/a0022507. [Retrieved from EBSCOhost].