a researcher develops the following plan for a study. She will recruit 5-8 year-old participants from a low-income preschool program. Thinking about this proposed study, A. are there any ethical issues relating to the concept of “respect for persons”? If so, explain what the problem is, and how it could be corrected. are there any ethical issues relating to the concept of “beneficience”? If so, explain what the problem is, and how it could be corrected? are there any ethical issues relating to the concept of “justice”? If so, explain what the problem is, and how it could be corrected. Ethical Issues in Childhood Emotional Development Study

Ethical Questions in Childhood Emotional Growth Study

The proposed study’s concept of respect for people raises several ethical questions. The first is informed consent. The description does not indicate whether informed consent will be obtained from children or their teachers. (Conrad, 2002). The purpose and nature the study may be unclear to children. It is therefore important for them to understand all aspects of it and have the chance to make informed decisions. It is possible to correct this problem by asking both parents or guardians for informed consent and by making sure that all children are fully aware of the purpose and nature. Ethical issues also arise from the idea of “beneficience”. It is possible for children to react strongly to film clips. This can lead to distress or harm. In the above description, it is unclear if the researcher attempted to limit the harm that could be done to participants. For example, debriefing and counseling may have been provided if this was necessary. If necessary, the researcher can correct the problem by taking appropriate steps to minimise the harm and ensuring support is readily available. Cont…