Title
The Research Ethics Review Process and Ethics Review Narratives
Publication Date
10-2006
Abstract
There is a growing body of literature on the research ethics review process, a process that can have important effects on the nature of research in contemporary times. Yet, many people know little about what the actual process entails once an application has been submitted for review. This lack of knowledge can affect researchers and committee members' responses to the review process. Based on ethnographic research on the ethics review process in 5 countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom) this article takes the reader through common aspects of the research ethics review process, including some of the kinds of narratives that influence decision making. Greater understanding of the nature of the review process and the narratives that often form the core of the process can help contextualize responses that researchers get from committees so they can better address them. It may also help committee members reflect on how these narratives influence their decision making and the responses they make to researchers.
Recommended Citation
Fitzgerald, M. H., Phillips, P. A. & Yule, E. (2006). The research ethics review process and ethics review narratives. Ethics & Behavior, 16(4), 377-395.
Topic
Cultural Assimilation, International Perspectives on Research Ethics, Other
Material Type
Journal Article
Research Area
Engineering | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Social and Behavioral Sciences
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