“Catch 22” of Research Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas in Follow-Up Studies of Marginal Groups
“Catch 22” of Research Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas in Follow-Up Studies of Marginal Groups
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研究伦理的“第二十二条军规”：边缘群体追踪研究中的伦理困境
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2005
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I. Helgeland
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作者：
I. Helgeland
在对有严重问题的青少年进行的后续研究中，作者遇到了涉及满足研究标准和道德准则的困境。该指南旨在基于弱势群体最大利益的假设来保护边缘群体和弱势群体。然而，研究经验表明，这些规定也阻止了与线人的接触。在项目期间，系统地询问了线人对于被联系的看法。根据伦理理论和研究结果讨论了研究的伦理准则。结论是，研究指南是从“上层”制定的，其后果之一是保护主义态度并不总是满足受访者的需求。有人建议，如果与受访者进行对话，研究中道德标准的建立可能会得到改善。
In a follow-up study of adolescents with serious problems, the author experienced dilemmas involving satisfying standards of research and ethical guidelines. The guidelines aim to protect marginal and vulnerable groups based on a hypothesis about the best interests of the weak group. Research experience shows, however, that these regulations also prevent coming in contact with informants. During the project, informants were systematically asked their opinions about being contacted. Ethical guidelines for research are discussed in light of ethical theories and findings of the research. The conclusions are that research guidelines are shaped from “above” and that one consequence is a protectionist attitude not always serving needs of respondents. It is suggested that the establishment of ethical standards in research may be improved if done in dialogue with respondents.