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April 8, 2026Canadian Review of Sociology/Revue canadienne de sociologieOpen Access

The Impact of “Ethics Creep” on Research, Teaching and Learning in the Social Sciences and Humanities: A Survey of Canadian Researchers’ Experience with Research Ethics Boards

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KGKelly Gallagher‐MackayWilfrid Laurier UniversityKRKaren RobsonMcMaster UniversityAPAlexandra PulchnySt. Thomas University

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Implication

Survey reveals that research ethics concerns deter social science faculty and students from using human subjects, suggesting the need for reforms.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand the unintended effects of Research Ethics Boards on university functions, including research, teaching, and learning.
  • Conducted an online survey distributed to faculty and students across Canada
  • Targeted those in Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Analyzed responses concerning REB processes and their impact on research activities
  • 78% reported that REB processes deter them from undertaking any research
  • 70% of faculty avoid assigning research with human subjects due to REB concerns
  • 58% have advised students against primary data research due to REB implications

Cite This Study

Gallagher‐Mackay et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f14b74eaea4b11a7adeehttps://doi.org/10.1111/cars.70034
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