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Focus Group Ethics
The protection of human subjects participating in research studies is fundamental to maintaining ethical standards in qualitative research (Pietil et al., 2020). This paper examines the safeguards in place to ensure the protection of the participants in a focus group research study conducted at Liberty University. Drawing from Proverbs 31:8, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute", our duty is to honor the participants and ensure their rights, autonomy, and dignity are preserved throughout the research process.
Informed Consent
In compliance with APA guidelines, participants will need to be provided with detailed information regarding the purpose, process, potential risks and benefits, and their rights in the study before obtaining their written informed consent. This will ensure participants have a clear understanding of the study, and can make a knowledgeable decision to participate (American Psychological Association, 2020).
Voluntary Participation
Participants' involvement in the study will be entirely voluntary, respecting the Biblical principle of free will (Deuteronomy 30:19). They will be made aware that they can withdraw their participation at any stage of the study without facing any adverse consequences.
Confidentiality
It is also important to uphold the confidentiality of the participants' information, in accordance with the teachings of Proverbs 11:13, which...…without facing any repercussions. This is aligned with the Biblical teaching of respect for individual autonomy, as highlighted by Galatians 5:13: You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.
Deception/Coercion
The research design should not involve any form of deception or coercion. Participants must be treated with integrity and honesty, drawing inspiration from Ephesians 4:25, which encourages truthfulness with our neighbors.
In conclusion, every effort must be taken to respect and protect the participants in this focus group study (Sim & Waterfield, 2019). Through adherence to ethical guidelines and Biblical teachings, the study must commit to conducting a program that values the autonomy, confidentiality, and…
References
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American PsychologicalAssociation (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
Pietilä, A. M., Nurmi, S. M., Halkoaho, A., & Kyngäs, H. (2020). Qualitative research: Ethicalconsiderations. The application of content analysis in nursing science research, 49-69.
Sim, J., & Waterfield, J. (2019). Focus group methodology: some ethical challenges. Quality &quantity, 53(6), 3003-3022.
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