"Decolonizing research: Key papers on ethics and qualitative methods"

The Case of the Missing Consent Form: Unpacking Humanities Ethics. For PhD researchers in disciplines such as History, Literature, and Philosophy, the research ethics application process may seem like a bureaucratic maze that one must negotiate. This new guidance provides helpful methods by which supervisors and institutions can explain in plain terms complex ideas - like 'risk' and 'consent' - to non-scientific, non-clinical projects. By streamlining this critical step, we ensure that crucial research into human culture and experience isn't stalled by administrative confusion, thus setting up the next generation of scholars for success. Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/g-cnji2w #PhD #HumanitiesResearch #Ethics #HigherEducation #AcademicLife

It was a pleasure talking to Dr Vercler, an ethicist and plastic surgeon. We talked about how surgeons actually use ethical theory when facing tough cases Dr. Christian Verkler explained why a pluralist approach works best in real-world medical ethics. We explored how phronesis, or practical wisdom, guides surgeons toward sound judgment. Kant’s idea of treating people as ends, not means, came up in the context of patient autonomy and responsibility. We connected Byung-Chul Han’s critique of hyper-transparency to AI and beauty culture in modern medicine. The history of rhinoplasty through Sander Gilman and Paul Natvig revealed how aesthetics and identity intertwine. We reflected on what authenticity means when cosmetic surgery reshapes how we see ourselves. Finally, we asked whether informed consent is enough when technology starts making ethical decisions too.

🎯When “Publish or Perish” Turns Predatory🎯 In our group (Aastha Saggar Navasakthi Chemmal Neelambari Babu Nigel Mathias Sai Sarvesh K) deep-dive on Ethics in Behavioural Research, I explored a topic that often hides in plain sight, Predatory Publishing. At first glance, it’s just another “academic caution,” but the more I read, the more it felt like a moral mirror. These journals don’t just exploit loopholes, they exploit people: young researchers under pressure, students who trust too easily, and professionals just trying to share meaningful work. What’s most concerning is how quietly this damages the field. Faulty studies slip into meta-analyses, misinformation spreads under the guise of credibility, and before we know it, the evidence base we rely on becomes unreliable. Research ethics isn’t just about following rules; it’s about protecting the truth we build our work upon. Integrity over visibility, that’s a lesson I’m carrying forward from this. This post is part of a collaborative project on Ethics in Behavioural Research with my team. Each of us unpacked a different ethical dimension shaping the credibility of behavioural science, stay tuned for their insights!

For my part in our group project on Ethics in Behavioural Research, I explored APA Standard 8: Research and Publication, the guideline that brings ethical principles to life in every step of the research process. From obtaining informed consent and ensuring humane treatment of subjects, to giving fair authorship credit and prohibiting plagiarism, Standard 8 reminds us that ethical research isn’t just about the results, it’s about how we get there. What stood out to me most is the emphasis on transparency and accountability. Every dataset, citation, and consent form becomes a reflection of our integrity as researchers. Even small lapses, like skipping a citation or overlooking a participant’s rights, can ripple into larger ethical consequences. Ethical research isn’t a checklist; it’s a mindset. And Standard 8 ensures that mindset stays at the heart of behavioural science.

For my part in our Ethics in Behavioural Research project, I explored Authorship, Contribution, and Scientific Integrity, the principles that ensure honesty, fairness, and accountability in how research is created and credited. Ethical authorship isn’t just about whose name appears on a paper, but what that name stands for. Every listed author carries responsibility for the quality and truth of the work. When contributions are misrepresented or when data is manipulated, it doesn’t just harm one study, it weakens trust in science itself. Scientific integrity calls us to be transparent with our data, open about our conflicts of interest, and honest about what we don’t yet know. Because in the end, credibility in research isn’t built on perfection, it’s built on honesty.

For my part in our group project on Ethics in Behavioural Research, I explored the American Psychological Association (APA) Code of Ethics, the framework that keeps psychology rooted in responsibility, fairness, and care. What stood out to me most is how the five core principles : Beneficence, Fidelity, Integrity, Justice, and Respect for Rights and Dignity, go beyond just “rules.” They’re reminders that every data point we collect represents a real person with emotions, vulnerabilities, and trust in us as researchers. In a field that constantly evolves, these ethical standards act as a moral compass, not to limit exploration, but to make sure the knowledge we create does no harm in the process. The APA’s ethical code doesn’t just preserve professionalism; it preserves humanity in science. This reflection is part of a collaborative project on Ethics in Behavioural Research with my team, where each of us unpacked a different lens of ethics shaping psychological inquiry today.

🌀Launching the By Māori, For Māori Ethics Review Komiti   The Independent Human Research Ethics Committee (IHREC) and the Aotearoa Research Ethics Committee (AREC) are proud to announce the launch of a By Māori, For Māori ethics review Komiti; a dedicated Indigenous ethics committee for Māori researchers and research involving Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand.   The Komiti is co-chaired by Professors Huia Jahnke and Juan Tauri, leading voices in advancing Māori-led research ethics. A Pasifika-led Komiti is also on the horizon.   ⭐ A Collaborative Approach   Applicants can submit through either IHREC (for government or commercial Māori researchers) or AREC (for non-governmental Māori researchers). Both committees will work together to ensure research involving Māori and Indigenous peoples receives the ethical oversight it deserves, guided by senior Māori scholars with deep experience in tikanga and research ethics.   ⭐ Why This Matters   For too long, Indigenous researchers have navigated ethics systems not designed with them in mind. The Komiti provides: 🔹 Expertise in tikanga Māori and Indigenous methodologies 🔹 Recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations in research 🔹 Support for Kaupapa Māori frameworks 🔹 Culturally grounded ethics review that respects mātauranga and community wellbeing   Because true ethical research starts with respect; for people, for culture, and for the communities research seeks to serve. To submit, please see: 🔹https://www.ihrec.co.nz/ (Government/Commercial) or 🔹https://lnkd.in/gWN_teUj (Non-government)   #ResearchEthics #IndigenousResearch #MāoriResearch #EthicalResearch #TeTiriti #IHREC #AREC #Aotearoa

The Intersection Between Ethics and Metaphysics: "Ethics partners with metaphysics in order to create strategies for living. Metaphysics provides the situation analysis and ethics the prescribed course of action. The two are indispensable to one another. Metaphysics without ethics is idle speculation, ethics without metaphysics, arbitrary action. Taken together, however, they supply our fundamental equipment for living. In that context, ethics is chartered to help us “do good.” It has two central questions to answer: What kind of good should we want to bring about? and What is the right way to achieve that end? Each one raises its own set of issues to work through. With respect to what is good, the core issue is that, in English at any rate, the word good has three distinct meanings. It can refer to what is pleasurable, what feels good. It can refer to what is fit for purpose, what works good. And it can refer to actions beneficial to others, what I would argue simply is good. Importantly, these three dimensions can team up with one another to create as many as eight different categories of goodness, illustrated by the table below:" Continue reading Geoffrey Moore's latest guest post for the global Human-Centered Change & Innovation community here: https://lnkd.in/gmMwf8ug #ethics #psychology #leadership #success

👨🏫 Our professor Ignacio Ferrero is co-author, together with Maria Clara Ames and Mauricio C. Serafim, of the article “The Evolution of Virtue Ethics in Business: A Bibliometric and Systematic Literature Review,” recently published in the Journal of Business Ethics. You can read the article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dVsAXf2m

Embedding Ethics in Design Education Great case study on supporting students in applying ethical reasoning to real-world design challenges. A collaboration between Stanford d.school and McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society | Stanford https://lnkd.in/dUXYNvM9 #Ethics #DesignEducation #Design