Emerging issues in the responsible conduct of psychological science.

Abstract

The responsible conduct of psychological research is critical to improving our understanding of developmental processes, creating effective treatments and informing public policy. At its most basic level, the study and practice of research ethics entails translating core ethical principles, standards, and ideals into effective and ethical research methods tailored to the characteristics of the research population and setting. As the articles in this special issue of Translational Issues in Psychological Science demonstrate, research with human participants raises complex ethical questions about how to best protect the rights and welfare of participants and promote autonomy. A contextual understanding of the relationship between the methods used and the characteristics of the research population, including strengths and vulnerabilities, is critical to developing appropriate ethical practices. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)