Establishing an ethical climate in support of research integrity: efforts and activities of the American Sociological Association.
The article provides an overview of the recent efforts and activities of the American Sociological Association (ASA) to keep its Code of Ethics visible and relevant to its membership. The development process and challenges associated with the most recent revision of the ASA's code are reviewed, the current education and support activities are described, and other strategies for taking a proactive and leadership role in establishing an ethical climate are proposed. In conclusion, while the ASA has made significant progress in this area, it recognizes that a lot of work remains.
Iutcovich
Joyce M
JM
Keystone University Research Corporation, 3823 West 12th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505-3301, USA. joycei@kurc.org
Kennedy
John M
JM
Levine
Felice J
FJ
D032781:Codes of Ethics; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards; D032984:Ethics, Research; D006801:Humans; D012941:Social Responsibility; D012958:Societies, Scientific / Q000941:ethics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012961:Sociology / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics*; D014481:United States