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Reporting unethical research behavior.

N S Wenger1, S G Korenman, R Berk

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

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|January 6, 2000
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Scientists often self-regulate research misconduct by reporting within their teams, unlike administrators who report externally. This study explores differing perceptions of professional responsibility in addressing unethical scientific behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific Integrity
  • Research Ethics
  • Professional Responsibility

Background:

  • Professional scientists are expected to self-regulate and address research misconduct.
  • Whistleblowing on unethical research behavior is infrequent, prompting investigation into scientists' responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate why scientists infrequently disclose unethical research behavior.
  • To compare scientists' and research administrators' proposed responses to unethical research acts.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was administered to National Science Foundation-funded principal investigators and institutional representatives (IRs) to the Office of Research Integrity.
  • Participants responded to scenarios depicting unethical research acts.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsBiomedical and Behavioral ResearchEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Both scientists and IRs proposed responses for nearly all unethical behaviors identified.
  • Scientists favored responses confined to the research team (58%), while IRs proposed external reporting (e.g., to deans, journals, agencies).
  • Protagonist's prior behavior and academic rank influenced responses, but not the consequences of the misconduct.

Conclusions:

  • Scientists may perceive internal team disclosures as fulfilling their self-regulation responsibility.
  • Administrators' inclination towards external reporting contrasts with scientists' internal focus, questioning whether scientists' actions constitute true self-regulation or a cover-up.