socially sensitive research
What socially sensitive research means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA, OCR.
Definitions of socially sensitive research
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Reference: OCR
Research whose findings carry real-world consequences, such as the use of the army figures in the immigration debate or the use of language analysis in risk assessment.
A methodological issue and debate involving ethical considerations, including the exploration of social, moral, cultural and spiritual issues where applicable.
Findings about groups can be used well beyond the intention of the researcher, so how conclusions will be applied matters as much as whether they are valid.
Studies where there are potential social consequences or implications, either directly for the participants or for the group they represent.
Topics that use socially sensitive research
- Issues and debates in Psychology (AQA A-Level)
- 2c. Content of Applied psychology (Component 03) (OCR A-Level)
- How science works (OCR A-Level)
- Section A: Core studies (OCR A-Level)
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