Which of the following ethical principles should most clearly be guiding Dr. Davis in deciding whether she, as an educator, needs to take action in response to the texts being sent from an adult to a minor?
Before her psychology class begins, Dr. Anita Davis notices that one of her students, Beth, and some of Beth’s friends are intently looking at Beth’s smartphone. Dr. Davis learns from the group that an adult male has been messaging Beth on social media, asking her to meet him. Beth and the others tell Dr. Davis that they think the man is “gross” and that Beth plans to ignore the requests completely. Which of the following ethical principles should most clearly be guiding Dr. Davis in deciding whether she, as an educator, needs to take action in response to the texts being sent from an adult to a minor?
| Monitor and/or appropriately report information about possible cyberbullying incidents. | |
| Respect student privacy online unless there is evidence of a risk of harm to the student. |
| Keep in mind that multiple relationships might impair objectivity and harm students’ learning. |