Protecting Individuals from Harm

Definition

Protecting individuals from harm refers to ensuring their physical safety, emotional well-being, privacy rights, dignity preservation during any psychological research or interventions. Psychologists have an ethical responsibility to prioritize the well-being and safety of those involved in their work.

Related terms

Confidentiality:

Maintaining the privacy of individuals by not disclosing their personal information without proper consent.

Beneficence:

The ethical principle requiring psychologists to act in ways that promote the well-being and welfare of those they serve.

Non-maleficence:

The ethical principle requiring psychologists to avoid causing harm or inflicting unnecessary suffering on individuals.