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Ethical Considerations in Qualitative Research

The document outlines the ethical considerations in qualitative research, emphasizing the importance of moral principles such as autonomy, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and anonymity. It highlights the need for informed consent, protection of vulnerable groups, and fair treatment of participants to ensure their rights and well-being. These principles guide researchers in conducting studies with respect and integrity while minimizing harm and fostering trust.

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Ethical Considerations in Qualitative Research

The document outlines the ethical considerations in qualitative research, emphasizing the importance of moral principles such as autonomy, beneficence, justice, confidentiality, and anonymity. It highlights the need for informed consent, protection of vulnerable groups, and fair treatment of participants to ensure their rights and well-being. These principles guide researchers in conducting studies with respect and integrity while minimizing harm and fostering trust.

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ETHICAL

CONSIDERATIONS
IN QUALITATIVE
RESEARCH
Ethical considerations(Qualitative
Research)

-are the moral principles that guide the


planning and execution of the research
process.
Ethical considerations(Qualitative
Research)

-help qualitative researchers to conduct


their studies with respect, integrity, and
beneficence, and to minimize the
potential harm to the participants and
the society
Ethical considerations(Qualitative
Research)

-ensure that the rights, dignity, and


well-being of participants are
protected.
THE KEY PRINCIPLES
to uphold high ethical standards
AUTONOMY/RESPECT FOR PERSONS

-This principle acknowledges the autonomy


and dignity of participants. It ensures that
individuals are treated as autonomous agents,
capable of making informed decisions about
their participation in research.
•Informed Consent:
-Participants must be fully informed about the
nature, purpose, and potential risks and benefits
of the study. Their participation should be
voluntary, and they should have the freedom to
withdraw from the study at any time without
negative consequences.
•Protection of Vulnerable
Groups:
-Extra care must be taken when working
with vulnerable populations (e.g.,
children, people with disabilities) who may
have limited capacity to consent. These
participants require additional safeguards.
BENEFICENCE

-This principle emphasizes the


obligation to do good and prevent
harm. Researchers must maximize
potential benefits while minimizing risks
to participants.
•Maximizing Benefits:

-The research should have potential


positive outcomes, such as contributing
to knowledge, improving social
conditions, or providing insights into
participants' lives.
•Minimizing Harm:
-Researchers must ensure that participants are
not exposed to unnecessary physical,
emotional, or psychological harm during the
study. This includes avoiding distressing
questions and providing support if sensitive
topics are discussed.
JUSTICE

-ensures fairness in the selection and


treatment of participants. No group
should be unfairly burdened by the
research, and the benefits of the research
should be distributed equitably.
•Fair Selection of Participants
-Participants should be selected based on the
needs of the research, not because they are
easy to access or vulnerable. All groups
should have equal opportunity to participate
unless there is a justified reason for exclusion.
•Equal Distribution of
Benefits and Burdens:
-The benefits of the research (e.g.,
findings, interventions) should be
shared fairly, and no group should
disproportionately bear the risks
without also receiving benefits.
CONFIDENTIALITY

-refers to protecting the privacy of


participants and ensuring that the
information they provide is not disclosed
without their consent.
•Secure Handling of Data:

-Researchers must take steps to ensure


that personal information and data
collected during the study are stored
securely and accessed only by
authorized personnel.
•Sensitive Information:

-In qualitative research, participants often


share personal or sensitive details.
Researchers must ensure that this
information is not shared with others or
published in a way that could reveal
ANONYMITY

-Anonymity goes a step further than


confidentiality by ensuring that
participants’ identities are never
revealed, even to the researchers
themselves in some cases.
•Removal of Identifiers:

-Identifying details (such as names,


locations, or specific characteristics) are
removed or altered so that individuals
cannot be traced from the published
findings.
•Use of Pseudonyms:

-Often, participants are assigned


pseudonyms or coded identifiers in the
data to further protect their identity,
ensuring that even if data is shared or
published, the individuals remain
These principles guide
researchers in treating
participants with dignity,
minimizing risks, and handling
data responsibly, thus fostering
trust and integrity in the
research.
THANK YOU!

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