Description
History is often a wonderful teacher, and it can offer great insights about how to treat research subjects in an ethical manner. The Johnson textbook and assigned article for this week introduced you to famous (or infamous) examples of extreme ethical violations in research studies. Of particular note are the Tuskegee and Milgram studies. These studies exposed their subjects to serious physical and/or emotional harm, all in the name of research. These examples still serve as cautionary tales to help guide your behavior as you work with subjects in research studies.
For this Discussion, review the Milgram and Tuskegee cases presented in the Johnson text and Cave and Holm article. Select one of these research studies, and consider the ethical violations that occurred in that study.
Post a description of the ethical violations you observed in either the Tuskegee or Milgram research study. Explain how your chosen study violated the ethical principles of good research as identified in the Johnson text.
Readings
- Johnson, G. (2014). Research methods for public administrators (3rd ed.). Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe.
- Chapter 1, “Introduction: Research Methods for Public Administrators” (pp. 3–16)
- Chapter 2, “Basic Research Concepts” (pp. 17–33)
Note: You read Chapters 1 and 2 in Week 1. Please review these chapters to prepare for this week’s assignments.
- Cave, E., & Holm, S. (2003). Milgram and Tuskegee: Paradigm research projects in bioethics. Health Care Analysis, 11(1), 27–40.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. - American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). (Revised 2013). ASPA code of ethics. Retrieved from http://www.aspanet.org/public/ASPA/Resources/Code_of_Ethics/ASPA/Resources/Code%20of%20Ethics1.aspx?hkey=acd40318-a945-4ffc-ba7b-18e037b1a858
Optional Resources
- Laureate Education (Producer). (2013c). Virtual community. [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Media Links to Support Virtual Community Stakeholders:
The links below help provide more information about various stakeholders and organizations, and data about some of the issues they need to address.
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). (2014). Retrieved from https://www.aclu.org/racial-justice/racial-profiling
- Centers for Disease Control. (2013). 2013 CDC health disparities and inequalities report. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/CHDIReport.html
- Delaware Health & Social Services. (2008). 2008 Delaware racial and ethnic disparities: Health status report card. Retrieved from http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/mh/files/2008dredreportcard.pdf
- Delaware Natural Resources Defense Council. (2011). Testing the waters. Retrieved from http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/sumdel.pdf
- Public Policy Research. (2002). Comparing recyclers and nonrecyclers in N/NE Portland: Implications for increasing participation in the curbside program. Retrieved from http://www.publicpolicyresearch.net/documents/recycling.PDF
- State of Delaware Division of Watershed Stewardship. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/swc/wa/Pages/PollutionControlStrategiesandTributaryActionTeams.aspx
- United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2014). Retrieved from http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations
