The Ethics
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”
—Rosa Parks
Another Look at Ethics
During Week 2, you read a substantive chapter regarding ethical issues in research. Hilton et al. (2020) provided an overview and stated, “Seven basic ethical issues arise in social science research: informed consent, deception, privacy (including confidentiality and anonymity), physical or mental distress, problems in sponsored research, scientific misconduct or fraud, and scientific advocacy” (p. 64). You were already familiar with these concepts from your MS program and enrollment in HMSV5320 (Ethical Practice in Human Services). You are passionate about the field of human services, well-acquainted with the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals and confident in your ethical behavior.
Sounds good—but wait, not so fast! Can you apply all that you know about ethics to your proposal and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues?
Reference
Hilton, T. P., Fawson, P. R., Sullivan, T. J., & DeJong, C. R. (2020). Applied social research: A tool for the human services (10th ed.). Springer.
Goodreads.com (n.d.). Rosa Parks: Quotes: Quotable quote. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/36183-you-must-never-be-fearful-about-what-you-are-doing
This week, you will read about ethical issues in human services from the Hilton text and other resources and apply NOHS Standards to your proposal as you continue to work on your Capstone Project. Be sure to refer to feedback you have received and contact your instructor with any questions.
TO DO LIST
What You Need To Know: Read about ethics and minority perspectives in the human services profession.
Discussion: Discuss ethical principles and standards as they relate to your capstone proposal.
Discussion Overview
Discuss how ethical principles (i.e., respect for persons, beneficence, and justice) relate to your proposal, including institutional standards (e.g., Institutional Review Board [IRB], agency standards, practice standards, etc.) and cross-cultural bias and power dynamics.
What You Need to Know
Ethical Standards in Our Practice
The following reading is focused on minority perspectives and ethics in the human services profession. These are important references as you revise your Capstone Project and apply ethical standards to your proposal.
Hilton, T. P., Fawson, P. R., Sullivan, T. J. & DeJong, C. R. (2020). Applied social research: A tool for the human services (10th ed.). Springer.
Chapter 3, “Ethical Issues in Social Research,” pages 59–90. Pay particular attention to the section “The Minority Experience: The Need for Ethical Standards,” pages 62–64.
Parsons, R. D. & Dickinson, K. L. (2016). Ethical practice in the human services: From knowing to being. SAGE Publications.
Chapter 4: “Ethical Practice in an Increasingly Diverse World,” pages 77–104.
National Organization for Human Service (NOHS). (n. d.). Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals
Writing Support at Capella
Keep in mind that there are a number of options available for support with your writing.
Refer to the Writing Process resource from the Capella Writing Center for more guidance.
Plan ahead for writing support. Refer to the Capella Writing Center Writing Support resource to view your support options.
Write Your Discussion Post
Ethics in Research
The National Organization for Human Services states in STANDARD 32:
“Human service professionals conduct research that adheres to all ethical principles, institutional standards, and scientific rigor. Such research takes into consideration cross-cultural bias and is reported in a manner that addressed any limitations.”
Analyze this statement in reference to your proposal.
Discuss how ethical principles (that is, respect for persons, beneficence, and justice) relate to your proposal. Refer to the Belmont Report.
Summarize institutional standards which relate to your proposal (that is, Institutional Review Board [IRB], agency standards, practice standards).
Identify cross-cultural bias and unequal power with study participants that may impact your proposal.
Response Guidelines
Read the posts of the other learners and respond to the initial post of at least two learners. Share what you have learned through peer-reviewed literature or professional experience on their chosen area of interest. Share any other initial suggestions you may have for your peers.
Reference
National Organization for Human Services (NOHS). (n. d.). Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-st
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