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Facilitating ethical reflection among scientists using the ethical matrix.

Karsten Klint Jensen1, Ellen-Marie Forsberg, Christian Gamborg

  • 1Danish Centre for Bioethics and Risk Assessment, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 25, 1958, Frederiksberg C, Denmark. kkje@life.ku.dk

Science and Engineering Ethics
|July 1, 2010
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Summary

Scientists can conduct valuable ethical reflection on their research without external stakeholders. This study shows that internal discussions among scientific partners, using an ethical framework, yield deep insights and stakeholder awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Animal Disease Research
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Scientists' perspectives on facts and values often differ from the public's.
  • Engaging diverse stakeholders is traditionally seen as crucial for ethical scientific reflection.
  • This is particularly relevant in complex fields like animal disease genomics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of ethical reflection among scientists without external stakeholder involvement.
  • To explore whether internal dialogue can generate valuable ethical insights in scientific research.
  • To test the necessity of direct stakeholder engagement for ethical reflection in science.

Main Methods:

  • An ethical reflection exercise was conducted with scientists in animal disease genomics.
  • A modified Ethical Matrix framework facilitated the process.
  • Outcomes were evaluated through qualitative assessment and participant feedback.

Main Results:

  • The independent reflection exercise was deemed successful by participants and qualitative assessment.
  • Discussions were complex and in-depth, showing awareness of research uncertainties and context.
  • Scientists embedded reflection on stakeholder views and values within their internal discussions.

Conclusions:

  • Valuable ethical reflection and discourse can be generated among scientific partners alone.
  • Direct stakeholder engagement may not always be necessary for robust ethical reflection.
  • Other reasons, such as governance and accountability, still support broader stakeholder involvement in science.