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Research ethics boards (REBs) provide rules, but a solely rule-based approach to research ethics is insufficient. Fostering virtuous researchers is crucial for navigating complex ethical dilemmas and ensuring responsible conduct in scientific research.

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  • Social Sciences
  • Research Ethics
  • Medical Ethics

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  • Research Ethics Boards (REBs) are established to safeguard participants from harm.
  • Current REB practices primarily rely on rule-based guidelines for researchers.
  • Rule-based approaches may not adequately address all ethical complexities in research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the limitations of a purely rule-based approach to research ethics.
  • To explore alternative strategies for promoting ethical research conduct.
  • To advocate for a more virtue-centered approach to research ethics.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a research project on drinking and driving in South Africa.
  • Discussion of ethical dilemmas encountered in the research context.
  • Conceptual argument for nurturing virtuous researchers.

Main Results:

  • Rule-based ethics can lead to "zungzwang" (no ethically good option) and "contingent" (post-hoc assessment) ethical dilemmas.
  • Solely rule-based approaches are not always desirable, possible, effective, or consistent.
  • Limitations of rule-based ethics highlight the need for enhanced ethical frameworks.

Conclusions:

  • Encouraging ethical behavior in research requires moving beyond regulations.
  • Focusing on cultivating virtuous researchers is essential for robust ethical conduct.
  • A virtue-based approach complements rule-based systems to address complex ethical challenges.