SWK 204- Social Work Research

Lesson 5 Discussion

How does integrity impact a research study?  What are the similarities and differences between the NASW Code of Ethics and the CSWE Statement?

SWK 204- Social Work Research: similarities and differences between the NASW Code of Ethics and the CSWE Statement?

Introduction

Social work researchers are required to adhere to ethical standards when conducting research. The NASW Code of Ethics and the CSWE Statement on Ethical Conduct provide guidance for social workers on how they should conduct themselves in research settings as well as some differences between these codes. Many of the NASW Standards are written in a broad, general sense that can be used by social workers across disciplines or work settings, while others apply specifically to social work practice and research. For example:

Social work research must be conducted with respect for human rights and dignity.

Social work research must be conducted with respect for human rights and dignity. Social workers should educate themselves about relevant issues related to social work research and follow ethical standards of practice when conducting or reviewing social work research.

Social workers are required to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, which states that “social workers shall show concern for the welfare of those who are studied, participate in their own professional development as researchers, maintain objectivity and neutrality in professional judgments about clients’ situations or services offered by colleagues” (Code A3). This means that you must treat your participants fairly by protecting them from harm or exploitation through deception or manipulation during data collection procedures such as interviews (Code A1), surveys (Code A2), observation techniques such as participant-observation where there may be potential risks associated with confidentiality breaches between researcher/participant interactions (Code B5), etcetera…

Social workers should educate themselves about relevant issues related to social work research.

Social workers should educate themselves about relevant issues related to social work research. Social workers who conduct research are required to follow ethical standards of research practice, including those set forth by NASW and CSWE. The following are some important points:

  • Research should be conducted with respect for human rights and dignity (NASW Code).
  • Social workers must use methods that protect confidentiality (NASW Code).
  • Confidentiality may be breached if disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm or death (CSWE Statement).

Social workers are required to follow ethical standards of research practice.

Social workers are required to follow ethical standards of research practice. These include:

  • The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics for Social Workers (NASW Code).
  • The American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA Ethics Code), which includes information on confidentiality and informed consent.

The NASW Code provides general principles for social work research, including respect for human dignity, beneficence and justice; safeguarding client rights; maintaining professional competence; avoiding harm through deception or other forms of exploitation; protecting confidentiality; disclosing conflicts between professional responsibilities and personal interests; providing appropriate opportunities for input from clients into decisions about the design or conduct of services provided by others who participate in the provision process (e.g., researchers); ensuring that there is adequate funding available before conducting any study involving human subjects so as not to burden participants financially without their knowledge or without providing them some form compensation such as scholarships etc..

Social workers should disclose their personal involvement in research when they have a financial interest, or when their participation might be construed as a conflict of interest.

Social workers should disclose their personal involvement in research when they have a financial interest, or when their participation might be construed as a conflict of interest. Examples of financial interests and conflicts of interest include:

  • Performing social work services for an employer who has made payments to the author(s) for attending lectures, colloquia and conferences; or providing consultation services to them (e.g., reviewing grant proposals).
  • Receiving honoraria from organizations that conduct research on topics related to those areas where the author(s) teach or do consulting work; or serving on editorial boards of journals that publish articles by authors whose research they have reviewed (and vice versa). * Receiving grants from government agencies that fund projects supported by these agencies but which also involve other funding sources such as foundations or corporations; and providing technical assistance directly or indirectly related to these funded projects so long as: 1) The recipient does not provide any personal benefit at all from having received direct payment for performing this service; 2) It does not appear likely that any personal benefits will accrue directly from those activities performed by him/her personally with respect thereof; 3) Any benefit derived is incidental only–it would not happen without his/her efforts in completing this task.* Seeking employment opportunities at universities where one teaches courses about topics covered during ones professional practice experience

Research participants should be informed that they have the right to refuse to participate, withdraw from participation at any time, and have the right to anonymity after participating in the study.

  • Research participants must be informed that they have the right to refuse to participate, withdraw from participation at any time and have their anonymity maintained after participating in the study.
  • Participants also need to understand that they may be asked to sign a consent form before beginning their involvement with your research project.*

Social workers should protect the confidentiality of human subjects’ information by using only anonymous data if there is no risk of harm to individuals or groups.

Social workers should protect the confidentiality of human subjects’ information by using only anonymous data if there is no risk of harm to individuals or groups.

Social workers may use anonymous data for research purposes, provided that they have obtained informed consent from participants; that they have ensured that any potential risks are minimal and manageable; and that appropriate steps are taken to ensure privacy and confidentiality. For example, social workers might use survey responses from clients who have been asked whether they would be willing to provide information about their income level, marital status, race/ethnicity, etc., but could not identify those clients specifically because their names were removed from all records before analysis began (see [1]).

Exceptions may apply when a study poses potential risk for harm without providing potential benefit for people in need of services, such as some drug studies involving children who will not receive services under any circumstances; this exception can also apply if persons could be injured by misleading information related to the outcomes of treatment options being tested. This exception does not apply if publicly available information has already been disclosed or released inadvertently through reporting requirements (e.g., statistical reports).

Social workers should protect the confidentiality of human subjects’ information by using only anonymous data if there is no risk of harm to individuals or groups. Exceptions may apply when a study poses potential risk for harm without providing potential benefit for people in need of services, such as some drug studies involving children who will not receive services under any circumstances; this exception can also apply if persons could be injured by misleading information related to the outcomes of treatment options being tested. This exception does not apply if publicly available information has already been disclosed or released inadvertently through reporting requirements (e.g., statistical reports).

Conclusion

Social work researchers must adhere to the ethical principles of this profession, which are outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics. The Code includes a specific requirement that social workers disclose their personal involvement in research when they have a financial interest or when their participation might be construed as a conflict of interest. It also states that research participants should be informed that they have the right to refuse participation, withdraw from participation at any time, and have the right to anonymity after participating in the study.

Lesson 5 Assignment

Write a one-to-two-page using APA format, cite references and submit a reference page.

Look up and read the NASW Code of Ethics

Link:

When reading pay close attention to section 5.02 Evaluation and Research

Answer: How would these ethical standards impact the research you would perform as a social worker?  How would the other ethical standards in the ethical code for social work relate and impact your performance of research?

 

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