Ethics in higher education research
Parsell, Mitch, Ambler, Trudy, and Jacenyik-Trawoger, Christa (2014) Ethics in higher education research. Studies in Higher Education, 39 (1). pp. 166-179.
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Abstract
Many educational researchers have experienced challenges in obtaining ethics approval. This article explores some of the reasons why this is the case, looking specifically at the participatory action research methodology. The authors' experience of seeking ethics approval for a project intended to introduce peer review as an enhancement process is described. Initially, ethics clearance was denied. Details are provided of the iterative process that ultimately resulted in ethics approval, with particular reference to the differing views regarding the concepts of 'coercion' and 'confidentiality'.
| Item ID: | 87067 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1470-174X |
| Keywords: | educational research, ethics, institutional change, participation, peer observation |
| Copyright Information: | © 2012 Society for Research into Higher Education. |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 01:38 |
| FoR Codes: | 39 EDUCATION > 3903 Education systems > 390303 Higher education @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1699 Other education and training > 169999 Other education and training not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
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