How personal beliefs determine adherence to standards of research ethics: an EFA and path analysis study

Shreyashee Tripathi and Ramesh Kumar Chaturvedi

International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 2024, vol. 40, issue 4, 808-828

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to identify causes of (un)ethical behaviour in research and how they influence adherence to research ethics. Design/methodology/approach - The authors developed and tested a conceptual model that includes mediation and helps to understand the mechanism of adherence to ethical standards of research based on the “social judgment theory” (SJT). In Study 1, the authors conducted an exploratory study using the exploratory factor analysis technique to identify factors responsible for adherence to research ethics. In Study 2, the authors used SJT to provide support for establishing a relationship between key variables. Findings - Two factors, “Proclivity to Egoism” and “Proclivity to Emotivism”, were identified based on the personal beliefs of researchers. These factors were found to play an important role in determining the tendency towards adherence to standards of research ethics (Belmont Report and COPE). SJT successfully explains the mechanism of adoption of ethical standards. Adherence to Belmont principles was seen to mediate relationship between factors identified and tendency to adhere to COPE. Originality/value - Majorly, this study is unique as it establishes and guides to incorporate researchers’ point of view in formulating ethical standards and guidelines, apart, from various other important theoretical and societal implications.

Keywords: Research ethics; Research standards and guidelines; Ethical beliefs; Attitude shift; Unethical behaviour (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/IJOES-05-2023-0117

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