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Harm to participants — AQA GCSE Sociology Definition

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GCSE Sociology · key term

Harm to participants

Definition

Physical, psychological or social damage caused by research, such as injury, distress or damage to relationships.

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AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192

Paper 1, Paper 2

Harm to participants includes more than physical injury. Questions about upsetting experiences can cause anxiety or distress. Revealing someone’s answers might damage friendships, family relationships or employment prospects.
Revise: Ethical Issues in Research

AQA Sociology past papers

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