The Un/Acceptability of Virtual Moral Practices

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-76
Author(s):  
Katleen Gabriels
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Moral Philosophy ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Computer Ethics ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Ethical Implications

This article conjoins a foundation in moral philosophy with an empirical study on the un/acceptability of moral practices in ‘Second Life’ (SL). SL-residents were asked to rank morally charged SL-scenarios in a classification from ‘(most) unacceptable’ to ‘(most) acceptable’ and, while doing so, to reason out loud about their ranking. The analysis presented here focuses on their converging and diverging arguments. Regarding converging arguments, there was consensus on the unacceptability of six scenarios. Research participants believed these scenarios transcend the merely virtual and they subsequently grounded their argumentation in actual principles. They further agreed upon seven scenarios as acceptable; these scenarios were considered as typical features of SL and subsequently were not morally problematized. Regarding other scenarios, no consensus was reached. The author discusses these findings in terms of their ethical implications and in light of current approaches in the field of ‘computer ethics’.

The Un/Acceptability of Virtual Moral Practices

2015 ◽  
pp. 1183-1197
Author(s):  
Katleen Gabriels
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Moral Philosophy ◽  
Second Life ◽  
Computer Ethics ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Ethical Implications

This article conjoins a foundation in moral philosophy with an empirical study on the un/acceptability of moral practices in ‘Second Life' (SL). SL-residents were asked to rank morally charged SL-scenarios in a classification from ‘(most) unacceptable' to ‘(most) acceptable' and, while doing so, to reason out loud about their ranking. The analysis presented here focuses on their converging and diverging arguments. Regarding converging arguments, there was consensus on the unacceptability of six scenarios. Research participants believed these scenarios transcend the merely virtual and they subsequently grounded their argumentation in actual principles. They further agreed upon seven scenarios as acceptable; these scenarios were considered as typical features of SL and subsequently were not morally problematized. Regarding other scenarios, no consensus was reached. The author discusses these findings in terms of their ethical implications and in light of current approaches in the field of ‘computer ethics'.

Payments for Participation of Children in Research

2018 ◽  
pp. 244-263
Author(s):  
Douglas S. Diekema
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Parental Decision ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Parental Decision Making ◽  
Participation In Research ◽  
Research Studies ◽  
Current Practices

Providing payment to those who participate is common practice for research studies involving both children and adults. While there may be good reasons for providing payment for research participation, there are also reasons to be concerned about the practice, especially when the subjects are children and the payment has the potential to distort parental decision-making by tempting parents to consider issues other than the welfare of their child. This chapter examines the ethical implications of providing payment to children and their parents for participation in research. After a brief survey of current practices regarding payments to research participants, the chapter will examine the distinct kinds of payments offered to research participants and their parents (Those intended to reimburse expenses and those intended to induce participation), evaluate the ethical considerations relevant to each kind of payment, and make some final recommendations concerning the provision of payments for research involving children.

scholarly journals The Need for Computer Ethics Course for the Students of CSE/CS or Equivalent Discipline in Bangladesh

IIUC Studies ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 307-322
Author(s):  
Md Monirul Islam ◽  
Mohammed Shamsul Alam ◽  
Tanveer Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Computer Ethics ◽  
Computer Education ◽  
Teaching Ethics ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
The World ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Ethics Course

Ethics has long been a part of engineering education and practices. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is not an exception. In this study, however, it was revealed that very few universities of Bangladesh have a course on Computer Ethics in their respective curriculum of Computer Science and Engineering. But the scenario of other countries are completely different; many universities in the world offer courses like Computer Ethics, Social and Ethical Implications of Computing or courses with similar title and content. There is an increasing trend towards teaching ethics as a major course within CSE departments. This paper examines the necessity of incorporating a Computer Ethics course in the curriculum of CSE in the universities of Bangladesh and suggests an outline for the course. It suggests some topics that can be covered in a Computer Ethics course and offers some practical suggestions also for making the course an effective one. This study also examines ethics in computer education in the light of the Holly Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (S).IIUC Studies Vol.9 December 2012: 307-322

scholarly journals Participant voice first: the Busara research agenda on ethical research in the Global South

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOEL MUMO ◽  
Busara Lab Busara Lab ◽  
Tom Wein ◽  
Nicholas Calbraith Owsley
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Quality Research ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
The World ◽  
Closing The Loop ◽  
Protection Of Participants

The use of experiments in social science has brought huge gains in our knowledge of the world. However, in recent debates, sharp critiques of the power imbalances of the discipline have been made. There have been some responses on how we can improve our approach to be more ethical. These responses have often conceived of research ethics rather narrowly, and not included wider responsibilities beyond the protection of participants. Often missing from both sides has been empirical study of the preferences of those research participants, and the societies they belong to. As part of our commitment to racial, gender and wider social justice, commitment to advancing the voices of research participants, and under the banner of our values of respect and purpose, Busara proposes to organise and formalise its agenda on research ethics. We will combine past learnings with new studies over the next three years, to deeply understand the experiences of research participants, and find better ways of closing the loop in communication with those participants. From there, we will co-create, test and disseminate changes to research processes and practices that improve participant welfare and uphold ever-higher standards of ethical practice. We believe that this is both more just, and likely to produce better quality research.

Computer Ethics

2011 ◽  
pp. 226-239
Author(s):  
A. Raghuramaraju
Keyword(s):  
Moral Philosophy ◽  
New Products ◽  
Computer Ethics ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Moral Rule ◽  
New Developments ◽  
Structural Problems

This chapter introduces two distinct models of morality, namely, constitutive which is available in traditional moral philosophy and consequential which surrounds the present day computer ethics discourse. It shows how constitutive morality thoroughly rehearses possible problems arising out of new developments or introduction of new products before accepting a moral rule, whereas consequential morality, propelled by liberalism, allows freedom for new products without deliberation and attends to problems only when they arise. The chapter, looking from the point of view of constitutive morality, highlights some of the structural problems associated with computer ethics. In conclusion it suggests how societies, like India, that are not fully modern, can learn from both of these two models, thereby instituting additional terms to a new discipline like computer ethics.

Ethical implications of regenerative medicine in orthopedics: an empirical study with surgeons and scientists in the field

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1029-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie L. Niemansburg ◽  
Johannes J.M. van Delden ◽  
F. Cumhur Öner ◽  
Wouter J.A. Dhert ◽  
Annelien L. Bredenoord
Keyword(s):  
Regenerative Medicine ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Ethical Implications

scholarly journals Authentic leading as relational accountability: Facing up to the conflicting expectations of media leaders

Leadership ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 424-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mollie Painter-Morland ◽  
Ghislain Deslandes
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Media Industries ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Conflicting Demands ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Media ◽  
Relational Accountability

This research is focused on understanding the ethical implications of conflicting expectations faced by leaders in the media industries. Though the “blended leadership” approach proposed by Collinson and Collinson discusses the existence of these conflicting expectations, we argue that work remains to be done on how this impacts leaders’ authenticity and accountability. Can leaders who respond to these varied demands still consider themselves authentic and accountable to a broad range of stakeholders? As our analysis of data gathered through an empirical study in Europe and the USA shows, the pursuit of profit does not always sit comfortably with the insistence on journalistic integrity, and decisiveness does not always foster openness toward experimentation. We explore the literature on authentic leadership to argue that its references to relational transparency make it difficult to deal with the “blended” nature of leadership reality. In response, we propose that relational accountability could be a more appropriate way to remain authentic despite conflicting demands.

An Examination into the Embryo Disposal Practices of Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority Licenced Fertility Centers in the United Kingdom

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-174
Author(s):  
ABIGAIL MAGUIRE
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Human Embryos ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Human Fertilization ◽  
Regulatory Guidelines ◽  
Clinic Practice ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Policy And Procedure

AbstractWhen fertility centers dispose of embryos, how should this be done? Current regulatory guidelines by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority state that, when terminating the development of human embryos, a clinic should act with sensitivity, taking account of the embryo’s “special status” and respecting the interests of the gamete providers and recipients. As yet, it is unclear as to how and to what extent this achieved within fertility clinics in the UK. Resultantly, this paper examines the largely undocumented domain of embryo disposal practice. By undertaking an empirical study into policy and procedure and noting divergence in clinic practice, it then comments on the ethical implications of these protocols for patients and practitioners. Specifically, this paper argues for a more holistic approach to embryo disposal. An approach that effectively meets the requirements of the lab, is respectful of the “special status” of the human embryo, and, perhaps most importantly, reflects the multifaceted needs of the patient.

Visual Learning in the Virtual World

2013 ◽  
pp. 89-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Cheng Han
Keyword(s):  
Second Life ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Visual Representation ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
New Knowledge

Humans rely heavily on their sense of vision and learn from didactic images within their environments. For this reason, in traditional educational environments, educators care about visual representation. However, as today’s technology brings images to wider audiences with diverse cultural backgrounds in the virtual world global community, the process of automatic cognition helps people build new knowledge based on prior regional experience. Therefore, when educators employ a technology like Second Life to deliver education, the whole virtual world can be seen as a school. Although most research participants agreed that the imagery in Second Life is fictional, the data shows that users do learn from imagery in the virtual world.

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