Social Science Research Ethics in Africa [electronic resource] /
Nortjé, Nico.editor.
Visagie, Retha.editor.
Wessels, J. S.editor.
This book gives a voice to debates surrounding social science research ethics in Africa and brings them together in a coherent form to assist readers in being at the forefront of the discussions. The book gives an overview of the importance of research ethics in social sciences, as well as articulating the African influence on the subject matter. Subsequently it looks into specific frameworks and tools that researchers can apply in the process of doing research. Last but not least it also takes an in-depth look at traditional ethical issues pertaining to research in social sciences, through the lens of the African continent. This is the first book on social science research ethics in an African context and an indispensable resource for researchers, students, policy makers and research institutions in or interested in African research ethics.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Research Ethics and Integrity in Social Sciences in Africa -- 2. A Critical Discussion on the Relevance of Biosocial Science Research Ethics Codes and Principles for Social Science Researchers in Africa -- 3. Research Ethics Governance - An African Perspective -- 4. African Social Science Research Ethics and Integrity -- 5. Ethics Review Framework and Guidelines for Social Science Research -- 6. A risk framework for research in social sciences -- 7. Human Dignity Protection in Social Science Research in Africa: The State and Role of National Research Guidelines -- 8. Vulnerability -- 9. Informed Consent In Africa - Integrating Individual And Collective Autonomy -- 10. Engaged Research: An African Macro-Ethics Perspective -- 11. Equity, Equality and Justice in Biosocial Science Research in Africa -- 12. Social Responsibility and Health Related Research -- 13. An African Perspective of Benefits in Social Science Research -- 14. Protecting Future Generations Through Social Responsible Research Ethics Practices -- 15. Data Sharing: Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality Amidst the Big Data Debate - Implications for Social Science Research -- 16. Promoting Research Integrity and Avoiding Misconduct - Perspectives On and From Africa -- 17. Unethical Authorship Deals: Concepts, Challenges and Guidelines -- 18. Building Research Ethics Capacity in Africa.
This book gives a voice to debates surrounding social science research ethics in Africa and brings them together in a coherent form to assist readers in being at the forefront of the discussions. The book gives an overview of the importance of research ethics in social sciences, as well as articulating the African influence on the subject matter. Subsequently it looks into specific frameworks and tools that researchers can apply in the process of doing research. Last but not least it also takes an in-depth look at traditional ethical issues pertaining to research in social sciences, through the lens of the African continent. This is the first book on social science research ethics in an African context and an indispensable resource for researchers, students, policy makers and research institutions in or interested in African research ethics.
Research-Moral and ethical aspec.
Social sciences.
Research Ethics.
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary.
Social Sciences, general.