Behavioral Research
The Top Three f. Respect confidentiality and privacy In the study of sexual behavior, investigators or researchers must honor the sentiments and privacy of individuals. They should never press for a subjects’ reluctance to report what they might regard as deviant behavior. Asking questions that can hurt an individual is construed as unethical. Every individual is entitled to privacy and confidentiality, and it is unethical to pressure them to reveal their personal and sensitive data under the Data Protection Act of 1998 (Canterbury Christ Church University, 2006). Disclosure should be the choice of individuals, and it is up ...