SOC204H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Participant Observation, Ethnography
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Basic principle that researchers do not override the considerations of the participants. Respect the irb & reb as those apply constraints. Broad sweeping recognition of the trust that respondents/participants place in us as researchers. Poor ethical conduct is not just professional liability. It is an antisocial act against strangers who have gone out of their way to help". Critical tradition (questions the role of researcher and the relationship between researcher and respondent) Ethical absolutist- position where researchers believes deception is not justified under any circumstances. Allow respondent to communicate voluntary participation within accurate knowledge of the study aims. Reduce/eliminate exposure to physical harm, psychological harm, legal harm & social injury. Combination of methods that involves observation (sometimes participant observation) and often interviews. An active attempt to remove from the research any elements that might indicate the subject"s identities. Only pursue confidentiality if anonymity is not possible.
