This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Maria Rosala
Summary: In this article we discuss best practices when researching with vulnerable participants, tackling sensitive topics, using deception, and lack of confidentiality in user research studies.
Just because user research is applied research, doesn’t mean research ethics isn’t important or necessary! This article covers 5 common ethical dilemmas that can crop up in user-research studies and the best practices around them.
Balancing Honest Disclosure with Study Goals
In ethical research with human participants, informed consent is crucial as it underpins the principle of respect for persons : the right for everyone to have autonomy over their own decisions. Informed consent means that participants are told about all aspects of the study so they can make an informed decision on whether to take part. We collect evidence of informed consent through a consent form .
However, in some studies, disclosing in advance the goals of the study or the organization conducting the study could jeopardize the validity of the research, as participants may not act naturally or might inadvertently change their behavior. Concealment and deception are tactics to mitigate this effect. Both present ethical challenges.
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This content originally appeared on NN/g latest articles and announcements and was authored by Maria Rosala
Maria Rosala | Sciencx (2023-04-23T16:00:00+00:00) 5 Common Ethical Dilemmas in User Research. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2023/04/23/5-common-ethical-dilemmas-in-user-research/
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