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a. Beneficence

This is a fundamental ethical principle in research, which means, "to do good"
and "to do no harm" to study participants. This principle requires the
researcher to assure participants of the following issues:

i. Freedom from any Physical and Psychological Harm
The researcher should minimize all kinds of harm or discomfort and
provide safety measures to prevent potential injury, distress or
disability imposed on the study participants during the time of the
study. This means guarantee of safety and protection from any
detrimental effects of the study, as well as exposure to situations for
which they have not been explicitly prepared.

ii. Freedom from Exploitation
The participants must be safe from situations that will expose
them to threats or liabilities. Any information provided by the
participants must not be used against them. Moreover, relationship
established during the research process must be beneficial to both
the researcher and the participants without any consequent risks that
may arise from the outcome of the study. There should also be no
exploitation of self as the researcher, as well as the research
assistants during the study period.

b. Respect for Human Dignity

The rights of the study participants must be well protected and respected.
These include the following:
i. The Right to Self Determination
The right of the prospective participants to voluntarily participate
or refuse to participate in the study. There should be no undue pressure,
such as threats of penalty for failing to participate nor excessive rewards
for agreeing to participate.
ii. The Right to Full Disclosure
The researcher must explain fully to the participants the nature
and purpose of the study, the right to refuse participation, the
researcher’s responsibilities, and potential risks and benefits. The right
to self-determination and full disclosure is embodied in the informed
consent.
iii. Anonymity and Confidentiality
Respondents must enjoy the right to privacy and confidentiality,
consistent with respect for human dignity, particularly when anticipated
results have negative implications to or effects on study participants. ne

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