Unethical Research Case Studies
What are two historical research studies that were found to be unethical?
Two historical research studies that have been widely criticized for their unethical practices are:
- The Tuskegee Syphilis Study (1932-1972):
- This study, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service, aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. Participants were misled into believing they were receiving free medical care for “bad blood” but were not informed that they had syphilis or that they would not receive treatment, even after penicillin became the standard treatment. The study continued for 40 years, resulting in severe health complications for many participants and leading to the deaths of some. It was only terminated
- The Milgram Experiment (1961):
- Conducted by psychologist Stanley Milgram at Yale University, this study aimed to investigate obedience to authority figures. Participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to a “learner” (an actor) when incorrect answers were provided…
Two historical research studies that have been widely criticized for their unethical practices are:
- The Tuskegee Syphilis Study (1932-1972):
- This study, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service, aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. Participants were misled into believing they were receiving free medical care for “bad blood” but were not informed that they had syphilis or that they would not receive treatment, even after penicillin became the standard treatment. The study continued for 40 years, resulting in severe health complications for many participants and leading to the deaths of some. It was only terminated
- The Milgram Experiment (1961):
- Conducted by psychologist Stanley Milgram at Yale University, this study aimed to investigate obedience to authority figures. Participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to a “learner” (an actor) when incorrect answers were provided…
Two historical research studies that have been widely criticized for their unethical practices are:
- The Tuskegee Syphilis Study (1932-1972):
- This study, conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service, aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. Participants were misled into believing they were receiving free medical care for “bad blood” but were not informed that they had syphilis or that they would not receive treatment, even after penicillin became the standard treatment. The study continued for 40 years, resulting in severe health complications for many participants and leading to the deaths of some. It was only terminated
