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Abstract
Social work research poses complex ethical dilemmas which are yet to be adequately addressed. The complexity relates to the vulnerability of clients which can diminish their capacity for informed consent, and the risk of loss of privacy and emotional distress for subjects. While ethical guidelines clarify the principles and practices which should govern research, there are few descriptive accounts of how researchers actually deal with ethical dilemmas which emerge in the process of research. Drawing upon a qualitative study on child protection assessment, ethical issues relating to informed consent, intrusiveness and confidentiality are explored.
