Guest Editorial: Ethical Issues in Social Media Research

Samuel, Gabrielle; Buchanan, Elizabeth

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“…Moreover, the evolution of research practices and new methodologies such as post-hoc data mining have blurred the concept of 'human subject' and elicited a shift towards the concept of data subject-as attested in data protection regulations. [6,7]. With data protection and privacy concerns being in the spotlight of big data research review, language from data protection laws has worked its way into the vocabulary of research ethics.…”

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Ethics review of big data research: What should stay and what should be reformed?

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Background Ethics review is the process of assessing the ethics of research involving humans. The Ethics Review Committee (ERC) is the key oversight mechanism designated to ensure ethics review. Whether or not this governance mechanism is still fit for purpose in the data-driven research context remains a debated issue among research ethics experts. Main text In this article, we seek to address this issue in a twofold manner. First, we review the strengths and weaknesses of ERCs in ensuring ethical oversight. Second, we map these strengths and weaknesses onto specific challenges raised by big data research. We distinguish two categories of potential weakness. The first category concerns persistent weaknesses, i.e., those which are not specific to big data research, but may be exacerbated by it. The second category concerns novel weaknesses, i.e., those which are created by and inherent to big data projects. Within this second category, we further distinguish between purview weaknesses related to the ERC’s scope (e.g., how big data projects may evade ERC review) and functional weaknesses, related to the ERC’s way of operating. Based on this analysis, we propose reforms aimed at improving the oversight capacity of ERCs in the era of big data science. Conclusions We believe the oversight mechanism could benefit from these reforms because they will help to overcome data-intensive research challenges and consequently benefit research at large.

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“…The ethical challenges regarding privacy protections in social networks research continue to evolve with the emergence of new technologies. Social networks health research involving social media has prompted renewed concerns about privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity (Hibbin et al, 2018;Lunnay et al 2015;Samuel and Buchanan, 2020;Sellers et al, 2020).…”

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“He's under oath”: Privacy and Confidentiality Views Among People Who Inject Drugs Enrolled in a Study of Social Networks and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Hepatitis C Virus Risk

Abadie

Fisher

Dombrowski

2021

Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics

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Despite the promise of social network research, this method raises important ethical questions regarding privacy and confidentiality. Although researchers and bioethicists have considered research obligations in relation to marginal or vulnerable populations, the views of people who inject drugs (PWIDs) have not been sufficiently considered. To elicit participants’ views of research obligations, we conducted in-depth interviews with a subset ( n = 40) of active PWIDs enrolled in a large social network study. Findings suggest participants have an expectation of confidentiality but believe this obligation need not be absolute and can be waived if a participant violates community norms or place others at risk. Ethics boards should recognize that marginalized populations are able to articulate complex moral views about privacy and confidentiality. Engaging participants in dialogue about the responsible conduct of research presents an opportunity to correct under- or overestimations of research vulnerabilities when such decisions are restricted to the perspectives of investigators or Institutional Review Board members.

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“…Beberapa riset mengenai media sosial seperti (Bahri, 2021;Girsang & Kartikawangi, 2021;Ichwani et al, 2019;Juditha, 2018;Kubheka, 2020;Lamprou et al, 2021;Lesmanah et al, 2020;Mardika & Wulandari, 2021;Pakpahan, 2017;Parhan et al, 2021;Park & Rim, 2020;Pradhana, 2021;Priambodo, 2019;Rahmadhany et al, 2021;Rawanoko et al, 2021;Samuel & Buchanan, 2020;Selvan & Ganesan, 2021;Siraj et al, 2021;Sitepu et al, 2021;Sormanen & Lauk, 2016;Taufano & Irwansyah, 2020;Wahjuwibowo;& Hereyah, 2016;Wells et al, 2015;Young et al, 2018), riset mengenai hoax seperti (Aida & Sukamto, 2020;Bahri, 2021;Ichwani et al, 2019;Juditha, 2018;Jupriono et al, 2021;Lamprou et al, 2021;Lesmanah et al, 2020;Mardika & Wulandari, 2021;Pakpahan, 2017;Parhan et al, 2021;Park & Rim, 2020;Priambodo, 2019;Rahmadhany et al, 2021;Sitepu et al, 2021;Tukina & Sanjaya, 2020;Wahjuwibowo;…”

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Digital Ethics: The Use of Social Media in Gen Z Glasses

Abdillah

Putro²

2022

J. Komun.

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This study is about digital ethics among Generation Z in the city of Surabaya, facing the era of digitalization and society 5.0 with various challenges on various social media platforms, so that it is expected to be more ethical, optimal and safe. One of the objectives of this study is to determine the response of Generation Z toward hoax information by using generation z digital literacy skills and digital ethics owned by generation z in the city of Surabaya. The problem being faced in this study is the amount of hoax news on social media that can affect the mindset and digital ethics of Generation Z. The method used is quantitative with data collection techniques by distributing data through a Google Form questionnaire and using information from previous literature, journals, online media and books. The results of the study reveal that the use of social media by Generation Z is in accordance with good digital ethics such as using social media to upload photos, send messages and for school and lecture activities. Generation Z also uses social media to see the latest information. However, if there is hoax news, Generation Z tends to check the truth. As a theoretical perspective a theory of uses and gratifications on digital media use to reveal this phenomenon.

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Guest Editorial: Ethical Issues in Social Media Research

Cited by 26 publications

References 49 publications

Ethics review of big data research: What should stay and what should be reformed?

Ethics review of big data research: What should stay and what should be reformed?

“He's under oath”: Privacy and Confidentiality Views Among People Who Inject Drugs Enrolled in a Study of Social Networks and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Hepatitis C Virus Risk

Digital Ethics: The Use of Social Media in Gen Z Glasses

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