Global Research Ethics: Case Studies from International Research Contexts

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Caren J. Frost

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9780367470791

• Pages: 170

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book

Global Research Ethics by Caren J. Frost offers a comprehensive guide for students, instructors, and researchers, helping them to navigate the ethical challenges inherent in conducting research from a global perspective. In an era where research plays a critical role in understanding health disparities and improving the well-being of populations across all levels—individual, local, national, and global—conducting ethically sound research is more important than ever.

This book presents real-world case studies that highlight current ethical dilemmas in research, providing both illustrative examples and analytical commentaries to guide readers through complex ethical issues. It also examines regulatory and cultural frameworks from a variety of country contexts, including Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Botswana, Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and the U.K. These diverse case studies cover a wide range of research topics, including health and social care, and illustrate the varying methods of identifying and addressing ethical concerns in different cultural and regulatory environments.

Each chapter focuses on specific participant groups, research issues, and methodologies, allowing for a deeper understanding of how ethical considerations shape research practices. By providing multiple perspectives, Global Research Ethics fosters dialogue on how to conceptualize and approach populations and research topics in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

This book is an essential resource for undergraduates and postgraduates studying research methods in the social and health sciences. It offers valuable guidance for academic researchers, students, and community partners, enabling them to reflect on ethical considerations as they develop and conduct their own research studies.