Confidentiality and informed consent underpin any discussion of dignity and rights and the welfare of participants is at risk if dignity and rights are not respected. The Ethical statement by the British Sociological Association will be followed.
Power differences are acknowledged and participants (adults and children) will be treated respectfully, fairly and as equals in the research process. As the researcher, I will be reflexive, self-critical and sensitive to participants’ interests. I will doucment and discuss ethical dilemmas with my Tutor as they arise.
Respectful methods of collecting, protecting, storing, analysing, reporting and disseminating data will be employed.