Ethics in Research with Human Participants [Paperback]

Bruce Dennis Sales (Editor), Susan Folkman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1557986886 | ISBN-13: 978-1557986887 | Edition: 1

In the past decade, dramatic shifts have taken place in the contexts in which research occurs. Changes in research questions, populations, methods, and society's norms have generated new ethical challenges for researchers. In response to these challenges, the American Psychological Association offers this book to help researchers understand the new world of ethics. Ethics in Research With Human Participants is an educational, advisory resource that promotes scientific rigor within an ethical context. Throughout, it emphasizes practical solutions to e thical problems. The larger aspects of managing the research process are also covered, including training researchers, dealing with authors hip and intellectual property issues, working with special populations , updating protocols for institutional review boards, and managing matters of informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality. This book is a must for keeping up with the ever-shifting lines of ethical boundaries.

Product Details

• Paperback: 215 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (July 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557986886
• ISBN-13: 978-1557986887
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)