UsefulLinks
Geography
Geographic Techniques and Methods
Qualitative Methods in Geography
1. Foundations of Qualitative Geography
2. Designing Qualitative Research
3. Methods of Data Collection
4. Data Analysis and Interpretation
5. Writing and Representation
6. Research Ethics
7. Contemporary Approaches
6.
Research Ethics
6.1.
Fundamental Ethical Principles
6.1.1.
Respect for Persons
6.1.1.1.
Autonomy Recognition
6.1.1.2.
Dignity Preservation
6.1.1.3.
Self-determination
6.1.2.
Beneficence and Non-maleficence
6.1.2.1.
Benefit Maximization
6.1.2.2.
Harm Minimization
6.1.2.3.
Risk Assessment
6.1.3.
Justice
6.1.3.1.
Fair Treatment
6.1.3.2.
Equitable Selection
6.1.3.3.
Benefit Distribution
6.2.
Institutional Review Process
6.2.1.
IRB Requirements
6.2.1.1.
Application Preparation
6.2.1.2.
Protocol Development
6.2.1.3.
Risk Assessment
6.2.2.
Approval Process
6.2.2.1.
Review Procedures
6.2.2.2.
Feedback Response
6.2.2.3.
Modification Requirements
6.2.3.
Ongoing Compliance
6.2.3.1.
Progress Reports
6.2.3.2.
Adverse Event Reporting
6.2.3.3.
Protocol Amendments
6.3.
Informed Consent
6.3.1.
Consent Components
6.3.1.1.
Purpose Explanation
6.3.1.2.
Procedure Description
6.3.1.3.
Risk Disclosure
6.3.1.4.
Benefit Statement
6.3.2.
Consent Formats
6.3.2.1.
Written Consent
6.3.2.2.
Oral Consent
6.3.2.3.
Implied Consent
6.3.3.
Ongoing Consent
6.3.3.1.
Process Consent
6.3.3.2.
Re-consenting
6.3.3.3.
Withdrawal Rights
6.3.4.
Vulnerable Populations
6.3.4.1.
Children and Minors
6.3.4.2.
Marginalized Groups
6.3.4.3.
Cognitive Impairment
6.4.
Confidentiality and Privacy
6.4.1.
Identity Protection
6.4.1.1.
Pseudonym Use
6.4.1.2.
Characteristic Masking
6.4.1.3.
Location Anonymization
6.4.2.
Data Security
6.4.2.1.
Storage Procedures
6.4.2.2.
Access Controls
6.4.2.3.
Transmission Security
6.4.3.
Geographic Challenges
6.4.3.1.
Small Population Issues
6.4.3.2.
Unique Location Problems
6.4.3.3.
Contextual Identification
6.5.
Power Relations and Reciprocity
6.5.1.
Researcher-Participant Dynamics
6.5.1.1.
Power Imbalances
6.5.1.2.
Relationship Management
6.5.1.3.
Boundary Maintenance
6.5.2.
Community Benefit
6.5.2.1.
Result Sharing
6.5.2.2.
Capacity Building
6.5.2.3.
Resource Provision
6.5.3.
Participatory Approaches
6.5.3.1.
Collaborative Design
6.5.3.2.
Shared Decision-making
6.5.3.3.
Community Ownership
Previous
5. Writing and Representation
Go to top
Next
7. Contemporary Approaches