ETHICAL DIMENSIONS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Abstract

In the field of research, ethical questions are at the forefront of scholarly investigation, necessitating a sophisticated understanding of important concepts to preserve the integrity of research processes. This paper dives into the essential ethical factors that researchers must consider, with a special emphasis on informed permission, data confidentiality and privacy, data protection, and research credibility. Informed consent is examined not as a procedural formality, but as a dynamic, continuing process requiring clear communication, respect for participants' autonomy and trustworthiness of research. The protection of data confidentiality and privacy is examined in light of the growing difficulties of data sharing and storage in the digital era, emphasizing the importance of strong measures for safeguarding sensitive information. Data protection is examined in terms of both legal frameworks and ethical commitments, with a focus on striking a balance between accessibility for research purposes and participant rights, emphasizing the researcher's responsibility to provide findings that are both ethically sound and methodology rigorous. By addressing these major ethical considerations, this study provides a thorough framework for researchers to negotiate the ethical frontiers related to qualitative research, ensuring that their work adheres to highest standards.