Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

code of ethics, empirical research, researchers, vulnerable populations

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

In the early history of empirical research, the ethical code of conduct was only loosely followed and not well regulated. Now, following a proper code of ethics is expected in research with committees from the institutional to the international level strictly regulating and holding researchers accountable for their work. Research ethics address questions, such as whether a study will produce the greatest good; who is intended to benefit from a study at the expense of others; and how research participants, especially those from vulnerable populations (e.g., pregnant women; minors; people in impoverished circumstances, with disabilities, or from minority groups), should be protected.

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