Domains of contemporary and future ethical dilemmas.

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne, Vol 64(3), Aug 2023, 178-188; doi:10.1037/cap0000356The types of ethical dilemmas that psychologists face do not remain static but evolve with the times and as a function of technological/scientific advances, political, world and national events (e.g., pandemics, international conflicts) as well as shifts in research paradigms and in sensitivity to individual aspects of identity. The focus of this article is on domains of ethical dilemmas that have been increasingly preoccupying psychologists in recent years (e.g., internet-delivered psychological interventions, applications of social media and computer vision technologies, use of advanced brain imaging procedures in research, genetic testing in clinical settings, refugee integration, work with patient partners in research, open access publishing, and open sharing of research data). Consideration is also given to increased sensitivity to cross-cultural and individual differences that has led to changes in the way that psychologists use language and work with diverse groups. The goal of this article is to raise awareness of the manner in which ethical dilemmas and views about ethicality shift over time. It is recommended that ethics courses and related training initiatives encourage psychologists to remain mindful of emerging ethical issues and foster an understanding of the manner in which accumulating knowledge and changes in society can impact our approach to ethical decision-ma...
Source: Canadian Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research