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Researching students: an ethical dilemma.

Eileen Clark1, Terence V McCann

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.

Nurse Researcher
|March 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Researching your own students presents ethical challenges, especially for educators. However, this study shows that with careful management and open dialogue with ethics committees, ethical research on students is achievable.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Research Ethics
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Academic Integrity

Background:

  • Students are often seen as an accessible research population.
  • Conducting research on one's own students introduces unique ethical considerations.
  • The dual role of educator and researcher can complicate ethical oversight.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical challenges of researching one's own students.
  • To identify potential sources of ethical concern in this research context.
  • To discuss strategies for managing these ethical issues effectively.

Main Methods:

  • Reflective analysis of experiences in conducting research on students.
  • Identification and categorization of ethical dilemmas encountered.
  • Discussion of practical approaches to ethical research conduct.

Main Results:

  • Ethical research involving one's own students is feasible, even in small institutions.
  • Proactive engagement with institutional ethics committees is crucial for guidance.
  • Clear communication and transparent practices can mitigate ethical risks.

Conclusions:

  • Lecturers can ethically conduct research on their own students.
  • Establishing a dialogue with ethics committees is paramount.
  • Careful planning and management are key to maintaining research integrity.
Keywords:
Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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