Ethics Statement 

The Clinical Sociology Review (CSR) is committed to the highest ethical standards in the publication of clinical sociological and interdisciplinary research of interest to clinical sociologists, policymakers, and civil society organisations. We believe that rigorous research can significantly improve policies, practices, and outcomes. All research should be undertaken ethically and responsibly, in line with the latest guidelines from researchers’ disciplines, institutions, funders, and scholarly societies, in consultation with relevant authorities, site owners, and in accordance with national and international law.

General Principles:

• Informed Consent: Authors must ensure that all participants in their research provided informed consent. This means participants were fully informed about a study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, and freely consented to participate.
• Confidentiality and Anonymity: CSR prioritises the protection of participant confidentiality. Authors must consider anonymising data.  If anonymity is not feasible or necessary, consent for the use of identifiable information must be obtained.
• Vulnerable Populations: Special care must be taken when researching and/or intervening in the lives of vulnerable populations, such as those with less power in a community.  Examples might include those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mental health conditions, as well as those living/working in areas of conflict.  Authors should demonstrate heightened sensitivity to potential risks.  
• Research Design and Methodology: The research design and methodology employed must be robust and appropriate for the research question. CSR encourages innovative approaches but requires clear justification for chosen methods and data analysis techniques.
• Data Sharing: CSR encourages data-sharing practices that promote transparency and replication of research findings.
• Authorship: Authorship should be credited fairly and accurately to all those who made substantial contributions to a publication.

 Ethical Misconduct:

CSR takes allegations of ethical misconduct very seriously. If there is evidence of potential ethical violations, the journal will take appropriate action, which may include contacting the author's institution, retracting the article, or publishing a correction.

Additional Considerations:

CSR recognises that ethical considerations in clinical sociology research and intervention can be complex and context-dependent. Authors are encouraged to consult relevant ethical guidelines, such as those established by their national and international sociological associations, as well as their institution’s research board or research ethics committee.

We encourage researchers to consider the potential social implications of their work and strive to contribute to positive change within systems.

This Ethics Statement is subject to periodic review and may be updated as necessary.