In every episode, a new guest takes a seat across from Jan-Claas Dajka and talks to him about current research projects, curious anecdotes as well as paths, detours and companions in the (not only) scientific career.
Jan is interdisciplinary postdoc in marine ecology and marine governance at HIFMB. Chatting with ecologists, geographers, bioacousticians, mathematicians and many more, he shows the interesting and diverse personalities behind the transdisciplinary research at HIFMB.
The Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) is a research institute located in Oldenburg. It researches marine biodiversity and its importance for the function of marine ecosystems. In doing so, it develops the scientific basis for marine nature conservation and ecosystem management.
www.HIFMB.de
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In every episode, a new guest takes a seat across from Jan-Claas Dajka and talks to him about current research projects, curious anecdotes as well as paths, detours and companions in the (not only) scientific career.
Jan is interdisciplinary postdoc in marine ecology and marine governance at HIFMB. Chatting with ecologists, geographers, bioacousticians, mathematicians and many more, he shows the interesting and diverse personalities behind the transdisciplinary research at HIFMB.
The Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) is a research institute located in Oldenburg. It researches marine biodiversity and its importance for the function of marine ecosystems. In doing so, it develops the scientific basis for marine nature conservation and ecosystem management.
www.HIFMB.de
Social Science Matters 03 - Before You Go Anywhere! Practical Concerns and the Matter of Ethics
You, Me & HIFMB - Stories of Science and the Sea
26 minutes
8 months ago
Social Science Matters 03 - Before You Go Anywhere! Practical Concerns and the Matter of Ethics
Episode overview
This episode covers the essentials of social science research in terms of practical concerns and ethical considerations. It firstly spends some time, thinking about time! How researchers can plan projects within specific timeframes, budgetary constraints, possible travel restrictions, and how to also think on vital matters of risk, health and safety in doing social research. The podcast secondly shifts to ethical principles, discussing the importance of taking ethical approaches and engaging formal ethical procedures when working with human subjects. The episode considers matters such as informed consent, confidentiality, and minimising harm and how ethics is not just about forms and approvals but treating people with respect, ensuring their well-being, and building trust. We also offer ‘top tips’.
You can tag us on social media #SocialScienceMatters
Supporting readings
There is a light introduction to practicalities of doing social science research, time, cost, logistics, health, safety and ethics here:
Peters, K. (2017). Your Human Geography Dissertation: Designing, Doing, Delivering. SAGE: London (chapter 5) and online: https://study.sagepub.com/yourhumangeography/student-resources/chapter-5/external-links
This chapter covers the essentials of health and safety in social science work:
Bullard, J (2016) ‘Health, Safety and Risk in the Field’ In: Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T.,& French S. (eds.) Key Methods in Geography. Third Edition. Sage. Pp. 19-29 with online support: https://study.sagepub.com/keymethods3e2/student-resources/chapter-2/further-reading
On ethics specifically, listeners may find the following useful:
Hay, I. (2016). On being ethical in geographical research. In: Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T.,& French S. (eds.) Key Methods in Geography. Third Edition. Sage. Pp. 30-43. https://study.sagepub.com/keymethods3e2/student-resources/chapter-3/further-reading
Wilson, H. F., & Darling, J. (Eds.). (2020). Research Ethics for Human Geography: A Handbook for Students. https://sk.sagepub.com/book/mono/preview/research-ethics-for-human-geography-a-handbook-for-students.pdf
Supporting websites
Do you want to know more about ethics? These websites may help (we are not responsible for external content)
Research Ethics Guidelines from UK Research and Innovation: https://www.ukri.org/councils/esrc/guidance-for-applicants/research-ethics-guidance/
Ethics in Social Science and Humanities Research from the European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ethics-in-social-science-and-humanities_he_en.pdf
You, Me & HIFMB - Stories of Science and the Sea
In every episode, a new guest takes a seat across from Jan-Claas Dajka and talks to him about current research projects, curious anecdotes as well as paths, detours and companions in the (not only) scientific career.
Jan is interdisciplinary postdoc in marine ecology and marine governance at HIFMB. Chatting with ecologists, geographers, bioacousticians, mathematicians and many more, he shows the interesting and diverse personalities behind the transdisciplinary research at HIFMB.
The Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) is a research institute located in Oldenburg. It researches marine biodiversity and its importance for the function of marine ecosystems. In doing so, it develops the scientific basis for marine nature conservation and ecosystem management.
www.HIFMB.de
