Description
Ethical sensitivity research suggests techniques for assessing people's sensitivity to research misconduct (RM). Based on our prior work m assessing ethical sensitivity, we present a conceptual model for assessing R:M: sensitivity. We propose conceptual and operational defmitions of RM sensitivity (Rt.\fsen ), and consider how the construct could be measured. RMsen is conceptualized as a cognitive ability, a skill which can be learned and assessed. Rlvfsen involves an awareness that the research situation presents the possibility for misconduct to occur, and that one may have to decide what is right or w-rong in the situation. Indicators of RMsen can take many forms and represent multiple content domains and dimensions. Four main content domains of RMsen are situational characteristics, RM issues, consequences, and stakeholders. In addition, linkages are potential connections made among elements in the different content domains. Three dimensions applicable to assessing ruvtsen include time, breadth, and depth. Although our focus is on RM sen, we believe that our model and methods may be extended to assessing sensitivity to the responsible conduct of research.
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Keywords
Communication Studies, Faculty Works, Scholarship, Research Misconduct, Scientific Misconduct, Ethical Sensitivity, Research Ethics, Responsible Conduct of Research, RCR
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Lind, Rebecca A. and Swenson Lepper, Tammy, "Sensitivity to Research Misconduct: A Conceptual Model" (2007). Communication Studies Faculty Works. 10.
https://openriver.winona.edu/communicationstudiesfacultyworks/10
Unique Identifier
WSUCMSTFACWORKS-2007-Swenson-Lepper, Sensitivity_to_research_misconduct_A_con.pdf
Comments
Lind, R.A., Swenson Lepper, T. (2007). Sensitivity to Research Misconduct: A Conceptual Model. Medicine and Law, 26: 585-598.