principle of beneficence

principle of beneficence

in research ethics, the requirement of institutional review boards that studies “do good” with respect to the work being conducted, the benefits to society at large, and the treatment of participants. Thus, the researcher should maximize the possible benefits of each study and consider its potential impact in the broadest sense. For example, in a study of implicit attitudes, a researcher might note that understanding more about the measurement of attitudes toward sensitive topics may lead to reduced societal prejudice.